configure a new linux dns server

HI guy,
I'm a new to linux I've installed redhat 6.1 server, I would like that server to be a dns server,
I've installed the following packages
bind-xx-xx-xx.i386.rpm
bind-libs-xx-xx.i386.rpm
bind-utils-xx-xx.i386.rpm
bind-chroot-xx-xx.i386.rpm
can someone tell me how to configure the named.conf file and the 2 zones file (forward and reverse),
or do I've to configure anything else..thx

Originally Posted by abisheikh21 HI guy, I'm a new to linux I've installed redhat 6.1 server, I would like that server to be a dns server,I've installed the following packages bind-xx-xx-xx.i386.rpm bind-libs-xx-xx.i386.rpm bind-utils-xx-xx.i386.rpm bind-chroot-xx-xx.i386.rpm can someone tell me how to configure the named.conf file and the 2 zones file (forward and reverse), or do I've to configure anything else..thx

Please spell out your words. And a quick Google search would have gotten you an answer faster than posting here.
http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_boo...NS_Server.html

Since you're using RHEL, though, you can call RedHat support for more help, since you're paying for it, right?

yes, but I've a basic installation support and for other issues I've to pay more, and I don't have money for that..and that's why I posted here so someone can help me out..thx

Originally Posted by abisheikh21 yes, but I've a basic installation support and for other issues I've to pay more, and I don't have money for that..and that's why I posted here so someone can help me out..thx

Again, SPELL OUT YOUR WORDS. And there are plenty of how-to docs on configuring bind/DNS, have you tried any of them?

I've tried a few and also looked at the redhat website and tried their doc too, but won't work, I just need the basic lines for the named.conf file and the basic lines for the zones files so I can compare and find out what I'm doing wrong...

what errors you are getting though?

I've tried quite a few scenarios and each time I got different error, that's why I just need the path and file names to be updated, with the correct syntax, if anyone had configured a dns server in the past, can help me out..thanks..

Originally Posted by abisheikh21 I've tried quite a few scenarios and each time I got different error, that's why I just need the path and file names to be updated, with the correct syntax, if anyone had configured a dns server in the past, can help me out..thanks..

You are not providing anyone with enough information to help you. The named.conf files for each setup are different, and the documentation I provided a link to already has examples, if you read them.

Again, a Google search will turn up lots if you bothered trying, such as this:
http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/w...onfiguring_DNS

Again, with examples/etc. Unless you tell us what error(s) you're getting, where, and when, there's little we can tell you. And I will also again say that since you're using RHEL, you can CALL REDHAT SUPPORT since you're paying for it with your RHEL subscription. Their knowledgebase also has detailed docs that you're paying for access to as well, which can also give you examples.

Both the links provided by TB0ne should be read, especially the first one.
If you still have problems, we need details eg cfg files, what cmd you use, EXACT error msgs returned.
There's no one-size-fits-all setting.

hello guys,
thanks for the links, but for a basic dns server configuration (redhat 6.1), I don't think so to start with that link, first of all is a little complicated for me.
So, finally I figure it out if someone need help to configure a linux dns server please use this youtube video there is no sound but very easy to follow all the steps..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQkMYWTx28o
thanks...

Guys, have other issue now the linux 6.1 dns server is all setup, I've added another linux server named is vm.gui.net and I've added that name in the dns server zone file and I can ping that server with ip and domain name..nslookup all looks fine from the dns server. But when I ping the server domain name (domain.gui.net)from the client linux named (vm.gui.net)got error with "unknown host" my resolv.conf file of the client machine is as follows...any thoughts...thx
domain gui.net
search domain.gui.net
nameserver 192.168.x.xxx