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From Sigfus Magnusson, received 10/6/99, 11:20 am +0100 (GMT):
Re: Secondary DNS filenames (why?)
From: Steve Linford
Date: Thursday, June 10, 1999
Time: 10:58:00 am
> Hi Steve,
>
> >I run 2 copies of QDNS, one for primary and one for secondary DNS. For
> >every domain I create a primary record for I then move across to the
> >secondary DNS machine and add a secondary record. After a while of doing
> >this I have a question I ask myself every time, guess it's time to ask the
> >list:
> >
> >Why does every secondary DNS record need a manually input file name? I
> >guess I don't understand why QDNS doesn't just make up its own filename
> >using the domain just entered.
> >
> >Also in my case, the master IP address for all my secondary records is
> >always the same primary server, yet I need to re-enter the IP each time.
> >And finally, I need to remember to create the secondary records every time
> >I create a primary record. What I think is missing is the ability to tell
> >QDNS to just automatically act as secondary to a particular primary server,
> >i.e: "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is your master, always copy every domain
> >xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx has". Wouldn't that be godsend (or is it just me)?
>
> Both of these features (automatic file names for secondary domains
> and synchronization of domain lists between primary and secondary
> QuickDNS servers) would ease the jobs of DNS administrators. I've
> put them on our feature request list and they will be evaluated for
> the next major release of QuickDNS Pro.
>
> Best regards,
> Sigfus
>
> --
> Sigfus Magnusson Tel: +354-520-5300
> QuickDNS Pro Product Manager Fax: +354-520-5305
> Men & Mice http://www.menandmice.com/
Brilliant! Thanks Sigfus.
Steve Linford
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