IIS DNS

[n8bme]

I'm kind of new to this.
I have a IIS http server up and running on my win 2k workstation. I have a registerd dynamic host name (.com) that is being redirected to my static ip address (that is provided by a cable modem company). Here is the scoop. Since my ip address is static, do I need the redirection service, or can I set something up to just direct my DNS to my ip address and if so how do I do it. For example my primary and secondary name servers are aimed at the redirection company that then sends the user to my ip address that calls my server to give up the default page. It looks something like this:

Server Hostname Server IP Address
Primary: some.host.name 216.234.161.13 Remove
Secondary: some.other.name 216.234.161.12 Remove
Nameserver 3: and.another.name 204.209.56.2 Remove

what do I need to change say if I wanted to get rid of the redirection and have it pointed straight at my IP address? Let us hypothetically assume my ip address is 300.1.1.1

Does this make sence?
thanks
n8

 

[Jackcipk]

n8:

What you need to do is change the A record from your ISP for your new domain (yourdomain.com). Ask them to make change in their DNS servers: (it does not help if you make change in your own local DNS server).

Point:

http://www.YourDomain.com

to yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy. (your own server's IP)

Since you already have the newsite set up and running at your w2k station, everything will be working fine. By the way, it taks a while for your ISP to update DNS database record - just in case you cannot see the change immediately.

Let me know how it goes.

It's not about whether you can do it or not, it's about HOW
OK, Let's Do It !!!
jliu@Cipk.com

 

[n8bme]

Thanks for the attention.
Please bear with me as I am still a bit confused.
I have a cable modem - would the providers of that service be considered my ISP - since they are my internet service providers.
When I go to the site to manage my DNS (that is not handled by my ISP - cox cable)I try to change the Primary server hostname server to my IP address and it tells " unable to verify existence of nameserver" Is there something on my side that I need to change.
If you have the time I think I need to go step by step with this thing.
Review:
- have working internet site with a

http://www.com

that is redirected to my ip address when someone requests it.
- Went to tera-byte.com to buy and manage my domain name that is currently pointed at a redirection hostname server handled by redirection.net
- I would like to be able to skip the redirection.net service and have the

http://www.com

pointed straight to my IP address.

Thanks again
N8

 

[Jackcipk]

Hi, N8:

1. You need to use your ISP's DNS to setup/update records, not your own DNS unless you run your DNS service (not recommended); The DNS servers are currently handle your website request. As you know they look like following:

Primary: NS1.yourISP.name 216.234.161.13
Secondary: NS2.yourISP.name 216.234.161.12

2. Tell your IPS (your DNS manager, who owns above DNS servers - to be accurate) to change A record, point your domain.com to your IP. There is nothing much to be done from your side.

It's not about whether you can do it or not, it's about HOW
OK, Let's Do It !!!
jliu@Cipk.com

 

[n8bme]

Right after I posted a response I figured it out. Thanks though. Turns out I need a buisness account with my ISP for them to host.
Thanks!

 

[Jackcipk]

Well, just let you konw, you do not have to let your IPS to set up an account for them to HOST your website. Once they set up the DNS record as I suggested, you will be able to host your own website. But that would be upto you. It's not about whether you can do it or not, it's about HOW
OK, Let's Do It !!!
jliu@Cipk.com