Emulating DNS for a Virtual Cluster

[MorphingDragon]

So I managed to convince my Boss to consider a heterogeneous server backbone for our next infrastructure upgrade but I have one little problem. Im not allowed to touch he main network for testing so Im virtualizing everything on a lone server at home.

How could I satisfy this requirement:

In order to send and receive email, the Zimbra MTA must be configured in DNS with both A and MX records. For sending mail, the MTA uses DNS to resolve hostnames and email-routing information. To receive mail, the MX record must be configured correctly to route the message to the mail server.

In an isolated and virtualized cluster (Just for testing)?

[phoenix]

Originally Posted by MorphingDragon

In order to send and receive email, the Zimbra MTA must be configured in DNS with both A and MX records. For sending mail, the MTA uses DNS to resolve hostnames and email-routing information. To receive mail, the MX record must be configured correctly to route the message to the mail server.

Install a DNS server, go to the Split DNS article for details.

[MorphingDragon]

Originally Posted by phoenix

Install a DNS server, go to the Split DNS article for details.

Hmm, I tried a private DNS server.

Ill try following the instructions in the article though and get back to you.

[phoenix]

Originally Posted by MorphingDragon

Hmm, I tried a private DNS server.

There's no reason why it wouldn't work if the 'isolated' machines use that DNS server.