Transformation ... Slave to Master

Mark Andrews Mark_Andrews at isc.org
Tue Aug 9 23:23:13 UTC 2005


> I have 2 DNS´s servers: one in my main site and the other in my backup site.
>  
> If I loose my main site for any reason, my secondary (slave) will answer the
> queries normally for some time (until the zonetimes expire). But I have some
> procedures as contingencies and it´s possible to execute them only from my
> Master server. Does anybody know how to find or implement a way where I can
> "transform" my slave into master server quickly ?
>  
> Tks !
>  
> Paula.

	You just adjust the zone declaration in named.conf then adjust the
	SOA record to reflect the new master.  Don't forget to downgrade the
	old master once it comes back up.

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