On Jul 9, 2013, at 21.56, Fred Zinsli <fred.zin...@shooter.co.nz> wrote:
> This is something I hadn't considered at all. > In order for me to better understand the consequences of my actions are > you able to explain to me why that is the case, and what situation would > need to arise for that to happen. Or simply point me to the appropriate > articles so I can read and investigate this. > > It is looking more and more like I should be leasing another VPS server to > host my backup DNS and MX. honestly, i simply wouldn't bother with a backup mx. what is the actual problem you're trying to solve by running a backup mx? the contemporary internet is remarkably well connected - the days in which the truly practical application of a backup mx were back when hosts/sites often spent the majority of their time disconnected from the internet. -ben