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I have a Mac Pro that I will put on my home network behind a cable modem and a linksys router. The Mac Pro will run OSX Server software and provide directory services for other macbooks in the home. To do this it needs to be a DNS master. And I also plan to host a webserver on this mac for very light use. I understand I want a static IP for this MacPro. And I have already established a dynamic DNS name with http://dyndns.org, as well as a WebHop service so that I can reach my entry point into my home lan from my ISP. So, what I am not certain about is the DNS name I should give to my Mac Pro at OS installation time. I believe I should simply use my fully qualified DNS name secured from dyndns. So, for example, if I have http://xyz.webhop.net from http://dyndns.org, then I should use http://xyz.webhop.net when requested by the Mac OSX server install for my Primary DNS. Am I right? And a word or two about why I am right or wrong would be much appreciated. Thanks, stan |
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For remote access you don't necessarily want a static IP (which only your ISP can provide), but a Dynamic DNS hostname should do what you're after (see this guide for more). At install time you should give your Mac the local DNS zone you're using. Under normal circumstances that shouldn't be a real domain, only if you really know what you're doing (ie are experienced with running your own DNS servers and fully understand how DNS works) should you use a real domain name (eg People commonly use |
