Re[2]: What can make DNS lookups slow?
Thursday, January 13, 2005, 2:06:40 AM, Daniel wrote:
DLM> Chris Evans wrote:
DLM> Wowser! How many %$#@&ing DNS servers do you need?!
I was going on advice (not Linux savvy advice) from my ISP. I've
pruned to two lines only (the first two servers). No change in the
problem.
DLM> I dunno how up you are on DNS theory - let me lay some background, and
DLM> if I screw up I'm certain someone else will pounce on me (gently please,
DLM> I bruise easily).
... lot snipped which was good to hear endorsed but did fit
my limited knowledge.
DLM> I use djbdns for my dns servers - but if you need further help setting
DLM> up Bind9 ask anyway.
I have tried running with and without Bind9 and it doesn't change the
slowness.
Any more thoughts? Are there ways of looking at TCP/IP traffic in a
way that might pinpoint the lookups and help me?
Many thanks,
Chris
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