Configure Domain Name System

This topic explains how to use iSeries™ Navigator to configure name servers and to resolve queries outside of your domain.

Before you work with your Domain Name System (DNS) configuration, see DNS system requirements to install the necessary DNS components.

• Access Domain Name System in iSeries Navigator
  You can learn how to access Domain Name System (DNS) in iSeries Navigator in this topic.
• Configure name servers
  Domain Name System (DNS) allows you to create multiple name server instances. This topic provides instructions for configuring a name server.
• Configure Domain Name System to receive dynamic updates
  Domain Name System (DNS) servers running BIND 8 can be configured to accept requests from other sources to update zone data dynamically. This topic provides instructions for configuring the allow-update option so DNS can receive dynamic updates.
• Import Domain Name System files
  Domain Name System （DNS） can import existing zone data files. Follow these time-saving procedures for creating a new zone from an existing configuration file.
• Access external Domain Name System data
  When you create Domain Name System (DNS) zone data, your server will be able to resolve queries to that zone.