Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 10:26:34 -0800 (PST) From: wellsian <wellsian@caffeine.com> To: James Wyatt <jwyatt@rwsystems.net> Cc: Gene Harris <zeus@tetronsoftware.com>, "David A. Gobeille" <dgobe@mcs.net>, freebsd-isp@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: DSL firewall and DNS Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.21.0002121023510.40808-100000@boris.netgate.net> In-Reply-To: <Pine.BSF.4.10.10002121143480.42549-100000@bsdie.rwsystems.net>
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This is exactly what I've wanted to do for a couple installations, but I
haven't felt secure about misrepresenting the primary/secondary
relationship. Are there any technical reasons not to do what James
suggests?
Thanks,
Dave
On Sat, 12 Feb 2000, James Wyatt wrote:
> On Sat, 12 Feb 2000, Gene Harris answered David A. Gobeille's DSL/DNS
> questions with:
> [ ... ]
> > Now that I have a better idea about your service, you'll be
> > a lot better off letting the isp be your 2nd DNS server.
> > That way, if your machine blows up, folks can still view
> > your web site, send you email, etc.
>
> Or have your ISP secondary from your primary DNS server on your DSL and
> put their servers on the InterNic records... You will also have fewer
> folks trying to hack your primary DNS server when it isn't listed. 8{)
>
> It lets you update easily while providing more reliable and faster DNS
> host. (Not to knock your host, but the link adds a hop or two, a dozen or
> so mS, and more pieces) Always reduce the path to DNS servers... - Jy@
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