Hi guys, just got a RAQ3 and had a quick question.
How do I do this DNS stuff? I setup a domain at networksolutions, and pointed the proper name servers to the right ip addresses. Assuming I'm using ns1.domainhere.com, how would I setup the DNS stuff on my RAQ? I've played around and searched for a tutorial, but I'm confused as to whether I should be using Address A record, or should just enter the direct info into the network panel. If any of you guys would be so kind as to give me a quick walk through on how to setup the dns to my RAQ, and add my first domain I'll be forever in your debt. Thanks.

http://www.cobalt.com/support/resources/howtos.html

I've read those through and am still confused. I feel very stupid, but is there an easier explanation on what to do in regards to setting up the DNS? Do I need to deal with Address A? If so what info do I need to put into the Network information panel.
Thanks

I don't know if a fix has been released (an easy fix I mean), but there was a warning about the BIND version, security risk, etc...

My first suggestion is that you run to your nearest bookstore and buy a copy of O'Reilly's DNS and Bind:

http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/dns3/

Read it cover to cover as fast as possible.

Having said that, you only need to worry about A records if you want people to get to your website or send you e-mail.

An A, or Address record is what maps a domain entry to an IP Address.

To setup an A record on the RaQ, login to the admin control panel, then choose "Control Panel" from the menu on left. Next select Domain Name Service (DNS) Server from the listed services.

This will take you to to the DNS panel. If you do not have any domains in there yet, choose "Add Address (A) Record" from the pull down menu on the left.

You will see three boxes: Hostname, Domain Name, and IP Address. The hostname is your subdomain, and the domain name is your domain name. So, if you have the domain name foo.com and you want to point http://www.foo.com to IP address 10.10.1.1 then you would fill out the boxes like so:

Host Name: www
Domain Name: foo.com
IP Address: 10.10.1.1

The host name is not required, if you wanted to point just foo.com to that IP address you would be able to do that as well:

Host Name:
Domain Name: foo.com
IP Address: 10.10.1.1

You can point multiple A records to one IP address.

After you have added all of your A records, you want to create an MX record so people can send you mail. From the drop menu choose "Add Mail Server (MX) Record".

The MX record is slightly more complicated.

You first need to determine which host name you are talking about. If you are just worried about mail for foo.com and not somesubdomain.foo.com then you want to leave the hostname field blank.

The domain should be pre-filled in for you.

The mail server name can be whatever you want. If you want mail to go to mail.foo.com that's fine, just make sure of two things:

1. You have created an A record for mail.foo.com.
2. The server is set to accept mail for that domain.

Finally you need to set the delivery precedence. Because the Internet is an unruly beast, most providers will set a secondary mail server that will continue trying to send mail for up to 5 days, in the event there is a problem with the primary mail server.

The primary mail server, in this case mail.foo.com, should be set as the Very High Precedence mail server, and the backup server should be set as the very low server. If you are not sure what to use as the secondary mail server. ask your provider if you can use one of theirs.

There are other records you can use, but in all probability these are the only 2 you will ever worry about. If you would like more details, and don't want to read through the DNS and Bin book my rates are $150 an hour :) :).

I downloaded the raq3 guide from cobalt (users manual), and followed their instructions after i've setup the dns servers as discriped bij the 4webspace faq.

look for the quick start guide in the manual.

i worked nice for me

goodluck