geist62
asked on
VPS - What is Bind?
Hello:
I have a Virtural Private server. What is "Bind". I keep receiving e-mails regarding errors and that it has been started "automagically". Funny. Tech support disabled it for me, but didn't tell me if it was essential to my VPS.
Regards!
I have a Virtural Private server. What is "Bind". I keep receiving e-mails regarding errors and that it has been started "automagically". Funny. Tech support disabled it for me, but didn't tell me if it was essential to my VPS.
Regards!
ASKER
Thanks! Is BIND essential to the operation of my server (i.e. I have ns1.myweb.com and ns2.myweb.com setup). Tech disabled it.
Regards!
Regards!
No there is no need to have bind running for a server to work. Check /etc/resolv.conf and if that has upstream DNS servers there is no need to have bind running.
The only time Bind should be running is when you want to run your own DNS server, for example for a local lan, or to host your own DNS for your domain.
The only time Bind should be running is when you want to run your own DNS server, for example for a local lan, or to host your own DNS for your domain.
If ns1.myweb.com or ns2.myweb.com is the address of your VPS, then you do need BIND running, otherwise, it's highly unlikely it's needed.
ASKER
I'm a little confused. ns1.myweb.com is the same domain name as my host. i.e. host.myweb.com. Tech support just disabled BIND and I seem to be able to still view my webpages. They setup my VPS to run as a nameserver. They said that was the best thing to do. When BIND was originally installed I would received upwards of 200 e-mails a day advising me that the service was re-starting. It was always down.
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help.
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
Or in simple terms, a DNS server.