>Yes, I understand that DNS servers can be anywhere in the world...but I
>have no control over entering new records on a DNS server unless the DNS
>server happens to be on my server. Correct? Who is going to give me
>complete control over creating new "A records" and "MX records" for
>free?
That depends -- most companies do use a local server of their own for the
primary DNS server. Some also host the secondary, while others will swap
secondaries with other companies. Here, we outsource our DNS, which works
well for us. Some registrars provide the service, as well.
>Since I already have a colocated IIS server, doesn't it make
>sense for my server to handle the DNS record handling on my server?
That depends. Some people firmly believe in the "One server, one function"
philosophy, while others see no problem in sharing services on the same
box. But I certainly hope you do have at least one secondary for all the
domains.
The key point here, though, is that the DNS for the domains you host isn't
an IMail issue (although it is on topic) -- it will be handled in exactly
the same way no matter what mailserver you use. So don't be concerned that
IMail will work differently depending on how you have the DNS set up for
your domains. IMail doesn't care (unless, of course, the DNS is broken).
>The confusing part in this discussion is this talk as if I can just turn
>off my DNS services on my web server and everything will be fine. If I
>did that, no one would be able to access any of the hosted web sites on
>my server.
True. But the fact that they are on the webserver is irrelevant. There is
no need for the DNS to be on your webserver, but it does of course have to
be somewhere.
Just remember that the DNS for your domains isn't an IMail issue -- it's
handled exactly the same way, no matter what mailserver you have. No
mailserver has any options for the DNS for your domains. That's a DNS job.
So, unless you think there is a problem with your DNS, all you have to
worry about is the IMail SMTP DNS server settings. All you need there is 1
reliable DNS server (whether or not it hosts your domains), or perhaps 2 if
you are worried that the first may not be reachable at some point.
That's all there is to it.
-Scott
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