There are scripts for creating both the forward address and reverse files
in /usr/samples/tcpip on AIX 4.2.
The forward file is called hosts.awk and the reverse file is addrs.awk.  I
have been able to use these successfully in the past.





From: Mark Lucas <Mark.Lucas AT ERCGROUP DOT COM> on 11/11/98 06:51 AM

Please respond to Discussion of IBM NetView and POLYCENTER Manager on
      NetView <NV-L AT UCSBVM.ucsb DOT edu>


To:   NV-L AT UCSBVM.ucsb DOT edu
cc:    (bcc: Carolyn M Petersen/BCBSO/TBG)
Subject:  Re: DNS




I use an old script "hosts_to_named" borrowed off an old UNIX box.   I've
had pretty good luck with it over the years.  It basically builds the DNS
records by reading the /etc/hosts file.  However, you might have to tweek
it
somewhat when it comes mail exchanger records, because it creates a MX
record for each host.  It's not a problem for us, but, it might be for you.
I'll be glad to send a copy to you or anyone.

Mark S. Lucas
Employers Reinsurance Corp.
Networking Systems Specialist
(913) 676-5718 (direct)
(913) 676-5108 (fax)
Mark.Lucas AT ercgroup DOT com

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-----Original Message-----
From: BANDIERAMONTE Miguel TECSIS [mailto:TCSBTE AT TECSIS DOT COM]
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 1998 7:58 AM
To: NV-L AT UCSBVM.UCSB DOT EDU
Subject: DNS


        I found that putting DNS in the same server is running NetView,
the times to start to receive netmon traps,after restart Netview,
decrease dramatically. But manage DNS changing files it

´s a little heavy
and easy to make mistakes, so does anybody know if there is any
interfase to admintrate DNS in AIX 4.2.1?
Thanks . . .