Debian update dns

The only other option is adhoc, but that one is outdated. We don't want this, so I added ignore client-updates which is already the default option , just to show this explicitly. If you want it to update them, you need to set this option to on.

It can be that this causes some problems, that's why the manpage of dhcpd. You have to add the following lines for the zones that shall be updated by your DHCP server.

If that's not the case, you have to put the IP address of the machine that the DNS server is running on there. The zone descriptions have to end with a period. The complete dhcpd. With the following command check if your client computer name is updated in DNS. Choosing Your Interfaces One you will probably want to do is tell dnsmasq which ethernet interface it can and cannot listen on, as we really don't want it listening on the internet.

I personally wouldn't recommend this, as it gives those evil guys a few doors to try to break into. This is a good thing, as you could bring down whatever network you are connected to if you are not careful. In the example above, this server would hand out address starting at The last number is how long the DHCP leases are good for. In this example, they would be good for twelve hours. Learn how your comment data is processed.

If you liked this article, then do subscribe to email alerts for Linux tutorials. If you have any questions or doubts? Related Posts. This solved the problem. Thanks Reply. Hi, on Debian 11 I followed straight ahead of your suggestions and steps about resolvconf I did NOT add some own stuff.

Any ideas, please? Which error precisely? This is what happened to me ubuntu Got something to say? Join the discussion. Cancel reply Have a question or suggestion?