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How do I enable secondary, backup or slave DNS service?

Frequently Asked Questions (ZoneEdit.com)
In the Control Panel, on the View Page, click 'Advanced'. On that screen you should see a 'Make Slave Zone' link. Clicking on this link will disable the regular control panel, and will allow you to enter the IP address of the master server.

Primary and Secondary DNS What is the difference between Primary and Secondary DNS Service?

AT&T DPT Frequently Asked Questions
To improve reliability, DNS service for a domain is typically provided by multiple DNS servers: one primary DNS server and one or more secondary DNS servers. The difference between primary and secondary DNS is one of administration. The administrator of the primary DNS controls what names exist in the domain by configuring the DNS resource records for the domain, while the secondary DNS server(s) copy the domain's records from the primary server via an automated process known as a zone transfer.

What is the difference between Master/Slave and Primary/Secondary?

SecuritySpace
Good question! Most people equate Master with Primary and Secondary with Slave. In reality, the two are not quite the same. Primary name servers are the default name server (the first server that will be queried) based on how you have configured your domain's NS records with your registrar. Secondary name servers are the backup if the primary name server fails. Master and slaves refer to a management arrangement used within DNS servers to propagate information changes from one server to another.

What are Primary and Secondary DNS?

Website Register FAQs & Help
This refers to the name server computers where the record of your domain name is held. This is needed to register a domain name and we supplies this for you unless otherwise specified. Generally we setup 2 Domain Server for your security.

Do you have offsite secondary DNS?

DrakNet-Welcome to Drak.Net Web Hosting
Yes, DrakNet has it's primary DNS servers at the NOC where we host, and secondary DNS servers at a second NOC to insure that should something happen, web sites will stay up and functioning for all shared accounts. Dedicated servers can purchase offsite secondary DNS from us for $30 per server.

Can I use Hostway as my secondary DNS?

Hostway - The Hosting Company : Dedicated Servers - FAQ
No, the customer is ultimately responsible for managing their own DNS. Hostway recommends DNS management through a third-party provider such as ZoneEdit.com.

Can I use SpaceSolutions as my secondary DNS?

I Venture Circulation - Faq
Yes, you can use SpaceSolutions for your secondary name server. This service is available at no cost. You may request this service by contacting support@spacesolutions.com. Please reference your customer number and server number.

What is DNS? What are primary and secondary name servers?

Domain Name Registration - Webcity Australia
DNS stands form Domain Name Server, which is a computer responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses. It also provides details of the mail server responsible for handling your domains email. DNS values are normally set to your ISP - if you're unsure what to do (or what any of this means), ask them - and they'll tell you what values to set. You can even create a sub-user account for your domain, so that your ISP can log in and change the details themselves.

What is your Primary DNS/Secondary DNS?

Mail Solutions faq and terms
Primary DNS: 196.25.1.1. Secondary DNS: 196.25.1.9. When setting up your dial-up connection, you need to specify your Primary Domain Name Server & Secondary Domain Name Server.

How do I forward mail to my secondary (backup) mail server?

FAQ PAGE - PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE
Our service delivers mail to the IP address of your mail server as listed on your Barracuda Administration page. If you mail server is off line we do not switch to a secondary (backup) server. We are your secondary (backup) server and we queue your mail for up to 48 hours if your mail server is off line. After 48 hours the mail is returned to the sender so they can resend if needed.

What is name service (DNS)?

Domain FAQ | HostedinCanada
DNS (Domain Name Service) is a directory service. Name servers hold records that point internet users to websites, email mapping, or any specific servers people may have. Every domain needs a DNS server answering for it. They are basically the machines that hold vital information for that domain.

What is a slave flash?

Digital Photography FAQ
A slave flash is a flash that is triggered by another master flash. You may have noticed event photographers with assistants carrying flashes on poles. These are slave flashes which are triggered by a primary flash on the photographer's camera. The typical reason for using a slave flash is to illuminate your subject more evenly by providing flash light from multiple sources. There are several approaches to triggering a slave flash.

How do I enable backup mail? How does backup mail work?

Frequently Asked Questions (ZoneEdit.com)
When you sign up for the backup mail service, we automatically add our backup mail server in an MX record to your zone. This causes all incoming mail to attempt your primary server first, and if that fails, to try our backup server. When our backup server gets mail for you, it looks up your primary server, and periodically attempts to redeliver your mail to the primary. It will attempt redelivery for 10 days before returning the mail to the sender as undeliverable.

Can I use HostBreak as my secondary DNS?

FAQ about Managed Dedicated Server Hosting, Windows and Linu...
Yes. The server provides primary DNS service. Your administrative access or control panel allows you to setup as many domains as you need. Secondary name service is provided free of charge. There is a small one time setup fee for each domain you request HostBreak to support.

Will HostedinCanada be providing Primary and Secondary DNS?

Domain FAQ | HostedinCanada
Yes, we will. For each registration you need two different domain name system (DNS) servers. In order to receive any of HostedinCanada's services your domain must utilize our DNS. Your registered domain name will automatically default to our DNS.

What are the Primary and Secondary DNS Server IPs?

FAQ :: Douglas Fast Network
Our main wireless product uses a proprietary protocol scheme which is not based on the standard 802.11b. This Device uses a mix of proprietary polling and authentication techniques that minimizes the risk of reading the wireless traffic over-the-air. Their is no off-the-shelf devices that can be used to sniff the packets while in the air like you can find on 802.11 wireless equipment.

Can I use Register.it's DNS as a secondary DNS?

DNS Management
No, it is not possible to use only Register.it's secondary DNS. If you decide to use our DNS, you will have to insert them both.

Do you have backup service?

Werio.com - shared and reseller web hosting services
Yes, we do daily backups of all our systems. However, it is highly recommended that you backup all your files, as we are not responsible for lost data.
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