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How to configure the Linux client for registering in Dynamic DNS

Time:01-14

I have a host such as : myhostdomain.example.com and static ip(or from dhcp).

And I have the right dns server configure in my linux host, i can ping out internet website successfully.

Ower DNS zone is a dynamic zone where computers register their DNS name. this linux computer fails to verify registration over a period of time, the name has be deleted. This is an autoaic process to ensure that stale records are removed.

Is there anyway to register my hostname myhostdomain.example.com into dns server again. Or how to configure the Linux client for registering in Dynamic DNS.

I known For Windows computers, use the command

"ipconfig /registerdns" .

Thanks for your precious time.

CodePudding user response:

To configure a Linux client to register in Dynamic DNS, you will need to perform the following steps:

  1. Install the "ddclient" package, which is a client for updating dynamic DNS entries. You can install it using your distribution's package manager, such as "apt-get" or "yum".
  2. After installation, configure the "ddclient" by editing the configuration file "/etc/ddclient.conf" and providing the login details for your dynamic DNS service provider. The file should contain the following fields:

server: the server address of the dynamic DNS service provider.

protocol: the protocol used by the provider (e.g. dyndns2).

login: your login or username for the service.

password: your password for the service.

  1. If you're using a service that requires a token, then configure the token in the configuration file.
  2. Start the "ddclient" service and enable it to start automatically at boot time.
  3. Test the configuration by manually running the "ddclient" command and checking the logs to make sure the client is able to connect to the dynamic DNS service and update the DNS entries.
  4. Once the client is configured and working correctly, it will automatically update the DNS entries at regular intervals.

Please note that the exact commands and configuration details may vary depending on your specific Linux distribution and dynamic DNS service provider.

CodePudding user response:

sample

nsupdate
update add xxx.yyy.com. 600 a 10.11.12.13
update delete www.example.com cname
update delete www1.example.com a
update add xxx.yyy.com 600 a 10.11.12.13
update add aaa.yyy.com  600 cname xxx.yyy.com.
send

And reference:

https://serverfault.com/questions/783864/windows-dns-server-register-a-non-dhcp-client-server-into-2008r2/783976#783976

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/unix_commands/nsupdate.htm

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