Hostname help please

[sford999]

I`m getting this error everytime I log in to the WHM. I click on the button each time and follow the instructions but it just don`t stick.

The server was unable to lookup an an A entry for its hostname (server.domain.com). This is generally because the entry was never added. However this could also be the result of your nameserver(s) being down. If you would like to attempt to automaticlly add the entry, .

I`m a complete n00b so go gentle with me whilst I learn all this stuff :D

 

[noc32]

You have to set a hostname for you server. Also be sure to have an A entry for this name in DNS.

 

[sford999]

I`ve done that as I get this

IP=66.xxx.xxx.xxx Bind reloading on server using rndc zone: [domain.com] Add Complete

But I still get the error

 

[sford999]

Anyone please

 

[Website Rob]

This is a somewhat, complicated area and could take many, many Forum postings. Your quickest solution could be to contact your Data Center. After all, they should have setup the Hostname before turning the Server over to you.

If this is a completely unmanaged Server though, you might want to hire someone to look things over for you. I'm sure there are other areas that need to be looked at.

i.e.

Change Hostname
Modify Resolver Configuration
Add an A Entry for your Hostname

Are 3 areas in WHM for example, that need to be looked at -- to verify the information is correct.