Re: please explain DIG output

"Tommy M" <tomnospam@notboley.org> wrote:

> [root@lugh bin]# dig @NS53.WORLDNIC.COM boley.org SOA

> ;; ANSWER SECTION:
> boley.org. 7200 IN SOA NS53.WORLDNIC.COM. namehost.WORLDNIC.COM. 2004011404 10800 3600 604800 7200
>
> ;; AUTHORITY SECTION:
> boley.org. 7200 IN NS NS53.WORLDNIC.COM.
> boley.org. 7200 IN NS NS54.WORLDNIC.COM.


> Is this saying that NS53.WORLDNIC.COM is the SOA for boley.org?

It is the primary (master) nameserver for it, yes.


> If it is and I want to run my own primary dns what do I have to do to
> reclaim the SOA for my domain. Or is that a bad idea for some reason.

Talking to namehost@worldnic.com would appear to be a good first move ...

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