I have been using CentOS for a while now and ive switched to Debian. I am trying to setup bind9 dns server and I need to edit files that would be in the directory however I found out that there is no such directory on Debian.

Where would this file be on debian? I need to setup a dns asap, I have tried already and whenever I add anything into that file I get an error saying debian cant read the file.

Thaknks!

Just have a look into: http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/ne...r/ch-bind.html

This is not urgent for us, please don't demand urgent help from a voluntary community. Instead you should use a useful and informative thread title.
Maybe if you spelled "eth0" correctly that might help.
jdk

@Altiris: shivaa already gave you a Debian based document about setting up bind.
This document describes Debian networking: Chapter 5. Network setup

@jdkaye: Debian does not use the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-XXX convention.....

Thanks, druuna. Yes, I know that. I could find no trace of it. I was just pointing out a misspelling in the command.
jdk

I typed that command by hand on on a seperate computer so it's not really that big of a deal, I got the title correct though. Thanks for your help. When I type urgent I'm just trying to draw more attention because I really do need to get this finished, I understand its not urgent for you (obviously since you guys aren't experiencing any problems).

Thanks for the guide, I didn't see anything similar to the ifcfg-eth0 file so I am guessing it doesn't need to be done on Debian.

Bump please, sorry.

Not sure why you bumped this thread, I can only assume you're still not clear about what's been said earlier. Let me elaborate a bit:

Debian and CentOS differ on many points, the way networking is set up is one example. The concepts are the same, but the implementations differ.

Your first post tells us that you want to set up bind on Debian and ran into a difference between Debian and CentOS, which is correct. If bind is what you are after follow the 2 manuals posted by shivaa (the bind manual) and me (the networking manual). Do start with the network manual, a correctly set up network is essential before starting with bind.

It's not important for this thread but for the record you've managed to misspell eth0 once again.
If you think of it as the first 3 letters of ethernet followed by a number that may make it easier for you.
It may not be important but you must admit it is funny.
jdk

I'm on a phone.

Oh my bad I didn't notice the network setup guide you gave me, sorry bro. I need to look better.