What are Reverse DNS Pointers? And who needs them?
When users request a specific web site/page, Linux servers use the Address Resolution Protocol to convert domain names to an IP address that they can connect to so as to retrieve the data/information. Reverse DNS Pointers enable this authentication of the web address (IP number) and identify the exact location where the web page resides. Clients managing their own servers need Reverse DNS Pointers. For example: name servers, www, mail and FTP servers. – Updated: March 15, 2001 7. How do I add a parked domain to my DNS? – Top Below find two ways of setting up a parked, one which is automated the other if you prefer to do it manually. Short way – • Log into your server and become root user. • type client_tools then return • Go to DNS menu and follow prompts. Long way Configure 1: (DNS entries) • Log into your Appliance Administrator • Click on ‘Services’. • Click on the Configure DNS/BIND Name Server icon. • Click on Add New Zone. • Enter the domain you want to park and click ‘Add’. • Yo
