<chuckle> it can't right now since it's not running..:) I intend to configure it that way. I got it reinstalled chrooted thanks David's earlier post. Now i have a fresh and clean bind server with no zones defined at all. Time to figure out how to set it up(using webmin due to another suggestion on the list) and ensure it's only place to go for information is the Astaro machine. I am going to define all my internal machines since they are DHCP static by MAC..:) Les Mikesell wrote: > On Thu, 2005-08-11 at 10:41, William Warren wrote: > >>I am intently trying to avoid sending anything to the root servers w/o >>checking with my Astaro firewall first. > > > It didn't seem to be answering for your 192.168.0.200 request. What > makes you think it isn't sending those revere lookups out? > -- My "Foundation" verse: Isa 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. -- carpe ductum -- "Grab the tape" CDTT (Certified Duct Tape Technician) Linux user #322099 Machines: 206822 256638 276825 http://counter.li.org/