configuration of Bind and nslookup

[Kevin Darcy]

Philippe Raynal wrote:

> Hi, i would like some infos about Bind. i am working with linux 2.2.13 and
> Bind 8
>
> First, what is the difference with a simple address of a DNS server.
>
> Second, i can't configure nslookup correctly. It tells always:
> address= 0.0.0.0
>
> Where is the file who give the addresses to nslookup (/etc/resolv.conf,
> hosts, named.conf...
>
> i don't understand. Could you help me ?

/etc/resolv.conf is what resolvers like "nslookup" use to find a nameserver.
/etc/named.conf is only used by nameservers.


- Kevin