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Old 09-18-2007
david
 
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Default Re: Automatic DNS updates when DHCP assigns a new address

On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:30:38 -0700, wimxa rearranged some electrons to
say:

> I have a DHCP-assigned IP on the Internet. I would like to host a web
> server, however this is not a good idea since DHCP address can change. I
> don't have an option to use static IP (provider difficulties *sigh*).
> What is the best way to make sure I get the most out of it? My thoughts:
> - DNS propagation will take days to be good if DHCP changes a lot (i.e.
> more then once in a month - quite possible) - I don't know how to update
> DNS even if this happens (is this possible with "regular" registars e.g.
> godaddy.com or such?) - As the really last resort, using another web
> site with a static IP is possible, then redirect to my current IP (some
> PHP would probably do the trick)
>
> Did any of you folks have and solve such a problem?



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