# of DNS servers

Mathias Körber mathias at koerber.org
Tue Sep 19 03:50:24 UTC 2000


> What is the recommended number DNS servers that should be used when=20
> registering a domain?  Please give a reason to your answer

At least 2 for redundancy. They should be located
	- located on different network segments
	- powered by power supplies (usually different buildings)
	- not dependent on the same network link(s)

See RFC2182 Section 3.1 for more info

rgds




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