Am I using the correct DNS on my Self-Managed Server?

Please ensure that your Self-Managed Server is configured to make use of the relevant recursive DNS servers:

Data centre: Samrand 

156.38.225.225 -> recursivelb1.jnb.cloud.host-h.net
156.38.225.226 -> recursivelb2.jnb.cloud.host-h.net
196.40.103.102 -> recursivelb1.cpt.cloud.host-h.net

Data centre: Cape Town 

196.40.103.102 -> recursivelb1.cpt.cloud.host-h.net
196.40.103.103 -> recursivelb2.cpt.cloud.host-h.net
156.38.225.225 -> recursivelb1.jnb.cloud.host-h.net

    Linux Servers

    Name servers are configured in the relevant configuration file for the Linux distribution your server is running.

    Windows Servers

    Windows Server machines may be configured in the Advanced TCP/IP settings on the interface.

    1. 1
      Open Control Panel.
    2. 2
      Click on Network and Internet.
    3. 3
      Click on Network and Sharing Center.
    4. 4
      Click the Change adapter settings option in the left pane.

    1. 5
      Right-click the public-facing interface and select Properties.

    1. 6
      Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.

    1. 7
      Under the General tab, “Use the following DNS server addresses” will be selected, displaying at least two recursive name servers.

    1. 8
      To add more than two recursive name servers, click on Advanced…       
    1. 9
      Under the DNS tab, click Add…

     

    1. 10
      Enter the DNS server address, and click Add. Repeat this process for each additional DNS server you wish to add.

    1. 11
      After adding the DNS address(es), click OK on each open window to close them.
    Assist Note

    Xneelo will provision Self-Managed Servers with 3 recursive name servers for Windows and Linux installations.

    Assist Tip

    We do not assist with the configuration on Self-Managed Servers. If you require further assistance with DNS configuration, you will need to contact your system administrator.

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