External domain isn't being resolved

[Cristina Moreira Nunes]

Thanks for replies. I used the query-source port option in named.conf
and the problem was resolved. Now I can resolve external domain.

Cristina Nunes

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>> I have a DNS server working without problems. But when I try to change
>> in.named for named (bind 8.2.1) the external domain isn't being resolved.
>> I have nsswitch.conf configured.
>> 
>> What can it is happening?
>> 
>> Cristina Nunes
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>Nsswitch.conf is not particularly relevant.
>
>The existence of a firewall is particularly relevant.  If you do have
>one, and an older BIND works but a newer one does not, I would suggest
>that you re-read and try Mark's suggestion:
>
>> > 	Or you should use the query-source port option to get the UDP DNS
>> > 	messages through your firewall.
>> > 
>> > 	Mark
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