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Hi, |
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I am learning Linux DNS server (named) and I found that the "host |
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<hostname>" command works |
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only if there is an entry in the corresponding domain zone file(i.e. |
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localhost.zone) and the "dig -x <ip>" command |
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works only if there is an entry in the corresponding reverse domain zone |
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file(i.e. 0.0.127.in-addr.arpa.zone). And it |
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is not necessary to enter hostname in hosts file. Also in the same network |
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there are many linux and windows |
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clients but the Linuz DNS server (named) is not giving any response to the |
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host or dig command by its own. Can any one tell me |
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how the Named/DNS server works? How it discovers neighboorhood(local LAN) |
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hosts? Also can we check/list all the hosts/ip addresses that are cached by |
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dns server? If yes, then HOW? |
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Any answers/suggestions will be appreciated. Hiren Dave |
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