Configuring the MTA's Server for DNS Lookups

In order for an MTA in your GroupWise system to use dynamic Internet links to send messages, you must make sure the MTA's server is properly configured for DNS lookups. Basic configuration information is provided below. Consult your DNS documentation for more detailed information about configuring a server for DNS lookups.


Configuring a NetWare 6.x, 5.x, or 4.x Server for DNS Lookups

On a NetWare® server, you need to have a resolv.cfg file in the sys:\etc directory that defines the DNS name server for that NetWare server. The resolv.cfg file would look similar to the following, based on a novell.com domain:

domain novell.com  
nameserver 123.456.78.99

Consult your NetWare documentation for more detailed information about configuring a NetWare server for DNS lookups.


Configuring a Windows NT Server for DNS Lookups

On the Windows* NT* server:

  1. Click the Start menu > Settings > Control Panel.

  2. Double-click Network, then click Protocols > TCP/IP Protocol > Properties > DNS.

  3. In the DNS Server Search Order box, make sure the IP address of at least one DNS name server is listed.

Consult your DNS documentation for more detailed information about configuring a Windows NT server for DNS lookups.


Configuring a Windows 2000 Server for DNS Lookups

On the Windows 2000 server:

  1. Click the Start menu > Settings > Control Panel.

  2. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections, double-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties to display the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

  3. In the list of protocols, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.

  4. Click Advanced to display the Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog box.

  5. Click the DNS tab, then make sure the IP address of at least one DNS name server is listed in the DNS Server Addresses list.

Consult your DNS documentation for more detailed information about configuring a Windows NT workstation or server for DNS lookups.