How can I tell whether a Name Server has already been registered to serve .au domain names?
You may check whether a Name Server has been registered by performing a WHOIS lookup on the Name Server’s host name. To do this: • Visit the .au Whois Interface. • Type “host” then the Name Server’s host name (e.g., “host ns3.melbourneit.com”). • Press the “Send Whois” button. The result will display whether or not the Name Server is already registered. If the Name Server is currently registered then the Name Server host name and any corresponding IP Addresses will be displayed.