how to point a domain to a host?

[John Van Ostrand]

On Wed, 2007-07-04 at 14:38 -0400, peter smerdon wrote:

> What I wanted to know was what is the next step? If I choose to host
> the site at home, how do I get the dns servers all over the web to
> point my domain name to my specific host?



You have to have a server that has a static IP address.  
Then you install bind (a.k.a named)  and configure it to serve names for
your domain.
Then you update your domain registration to use your DNS server.

Alternatively, most registrars will host a domain's DNS for you.


> If I decide to purchase hosting, will they take care of that step for
> me? What are some reputable hosting companies here in the gta? I have
> a simple need, a site that could run wordpress and serve up some pics
> etc, 300-500mbs of disk *should* be enough,


Generally speaking a hoster will do that for you and often prefers to.

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