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Linux in the Network
Figure 21.14: DNS Server: Zone Editor (Basic)
DNS Server: Zone Editor (NS Records)
This dialog allows you to define alternative name servers for the
zones specified. Make sure that your own name server is included in
the list. To add a record, enter its name under ‘Name Server to Add’
then confirm with ‘Add’.
DNS Server: Zone Editor (MX Records)
To add a mail server for the current zone to the existing list, enter the
corresponding address and the priority value. After doing so, confirm
by selecting ‘Add’.
DNS Server: Zone Editor (SOA) This page allows you to create SOA
(start of authority) records. For an explanation of the individual op-
tions, refer to Example 21.15 on page 464. Please note that the chang-
ing SOA records is not supported for dynamic zones managed via
LDAP.
DNS Server: Zone Editor (Records)
This dialog lets you manage a list of IP addresses and the correspond-
ing names as assigned to them. In ‘Name’, enter the host name then
select its type. ‘A-Record’ represents the main entry. ‘CNAME’ is an
alias. Under ‘MX-Relay’ the entry (name) is replaced with its value.
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