ADL Mark Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Is there anybody on here who would kindly spend 5 minutes explaining to a numpty just which settings and records I need to change to swap a couple of domains over to a new host. I think I'm starting to get the hang of what does which and what, but I'm scared I'll bugger the whole thing up if I change the wrong settings Can e-mail or PM with more detail, many thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Using UNIX or Winblows? Or a web interface? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Web interface. More than the actual how to do it, it's the theory of it that I need clearing up I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Have a look for the o'reilly books.. They do a brilliant one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'll get work to get one in, but it's really just a simple question about changing over DNS servers. I'll try and explain. I have domain.co.uk hosted by and administered by PlusNet. I've just signed up for 3ix web hosting (cheap as chips and seems pretty good). I've read up on the PlusNet, 1&1 and 3ix FAQ's and knowledgebases about domains, nameservers and records and somehow got a little confused. All I want is the domain.co.uk (and there's also a domain2.co.uk but same principal) to point to the 3ix webspace. 3ix say that I need to just change the DNS servers on the domain to point to theirs and everything will start working hunkey dorey in 24-48 hours. However, PlusNet tell me I need to change A and MX records to have the domain work properly. I can on the PlusNet control panel change the DNS records, just that this isn't what they said to do. Problem is talking to PlusNet technical support is close to banging your head against a wall with a spike sticking out of it and there being a nation paracetamol shortage So question is, if I go in to the PlusNet control panel, change the two DNS servers to point to 3ix's, will my webspace and mail magically start going to the 3ix servers within 24-48 hours. I think is what confuses me is that I can see how changing the A and MX records will affect things as these tell the 'Internet' what IP to associate the domain name with and sends requests there. But I don't see how leaving these be and just changing the DNS servers makes any difference.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Ah, usually the ISPs will take care of it all for you... What will happen at the root level is they will point to your new DNS servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 So it is that simple then and I'm worrying about nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Double post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 So it is that simple then and I'm worrying about nothing? If they are a half decent ISP, they should take care of it all for you.. No problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Time will tell then! Thanks very much for the help Gav, I think it's a bit clearer in my mind as to what all the bits and do-das do now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hmmm, just checked again and PlusNet don't allow you to change the DNS Nameservers through their control panel, only make changes to the A, C-NAME and MX records. I take it this is a pain and just proves what I thought, that PlusNet are a nunch of bobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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