[H-GEN] Is this a DNS configuration problem?

[Robert Brockway]

On Thu, 11 Mar 2004, Gavin Unsworth wrote:

> I'd give +5 to the earlier poster who suggested adding the relevant record
> to /etc/hosts and forgetting there was a problem ;-) That’s actually a very
> sensible suggestion and not a kludge.

I have to jump in here.  Keep as little in /etc/hosts as possible.  It
isn't scalable and will end up coming back to bite at the least opportune
moments.

As a consultant I've had many problems exaserbated by clients reliance on
inconsitent hosts files throughout their networks.  When I examine a new
client's network I pay close attention to the state of their dns and make
recommendations to fix/improve it as soon as possible.  Ultimately this
will save me time and them money.

Dns is also a very saleable skill in the job market too.

Rob

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