Hi:

I have a mixed network of NT and Solaris, so my situation is pretty
similar to yours.

For your DNS problem, you don't necessarily have to run a dedicated DNS. I
simply use host files, which are easy enough to maintain on a small
network. On your Linux boxen, the host files will probably be in /etc, and
will look something like this (this example is from Solaris 8):

#
# Internet host table
#
127.0.0.1	localhost	
192.168.0.8	ultra	loghost
192.168.0.3	mailhost
192.168.0.2	sparky
192.168.0.6	nic

Here's what the hosts file looks like on NT, it will be similar, if not
exactly, to '98. This file will probably be in your System 32 directory:

127.0.0.1       localhost
192.168.0.2     sparky  
192.168.0.8     ultra   
192.168.0.6     nic

The files are the about the same, there might be some comments above your
hosts info, commented lines start with #.

Put one of these files in the appropriate location on each of your boxes,
you'll then be able to http, ftp, telnet, etc. using the names you've set
up.

There are some DNS servers available for Win98, including SimpleDNS+,
which is a decent solution (http://www.jhsoft.com). But really if all you
want to do is refer to various machines, just stick with hosts files for
the sake of reliability.

I'll leave the Linux mail configuration to the experts on this group, I
personally use argosoft's Mail server onan NT box. It's secure and very
easy to set up (http://www.argosoft.com).

BTW, if you're on an "always-on" connection, don't forget about a
firewall!

Good luck and have fun!
- Jeff

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http://www.jeffr.net/

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On Sun, 10 Dec 2000, Michael Lessar wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I am confused on this and being that I am no expert I thought I would ask
> some.
> 
> I am attempting to setup some servers for my home office.
> 
> I have 2 linux machines (RH6.0) and 2 Windows machines (Win 98SE).
> 
> I want to utilize the 2 linux machines as servers,
> 
> I connect to all machines using a 4 port hub
> 
> 1 for internal mail and the other as an internal web sever(intranet) for
> testing of cgi programs.
> 
> I can access my web server machine no problem and everything works fine.
> 
> Where I am stuck.
> 
> I have to access the web server via calling the ip number.
> I would like to access the machine just by calling it's name or damain name.
> 
> (please note these machines are not accessible to the internet!)
> 
> Also I cannot figure out how to setup the mail server.
> 
> So in all, I can't understand how to setup a DNS and SMTP.
> 
> Can some one point me to a reference that would be easy to understand or
> offer some advice (besides giving it all up and destroying the machines)
> 
> Thank you
> Mike
> 
> 

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