12 Mar
2013
12 Mar
'13
12:21 a.m.
On Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:40:34 -0700, "Michael Fox - N6MEF"
<n6mef(a)mefox.org> wrote:
Also, is the standard procedure now for the address
coordinators to apply
any changes that they approve in the portal to the DNS system? In other
words, if I make a change in the portal, is it expected that the coordinator
will make the accompanying change to DNS as well?
Yes, as it stands right now, the DNS entry is still managed the old
way. A mail bot receives commands from the coordinators to add/delete
the DNS entries. I can't speak for the other coordinators but what I
do is receive the portal request, coordinate the address assignment
and approve the request. If enough information exists to assign the
DNS name I will manually enter that into an email to the DNS bot.
I don't know how to handle more complex DNS requests through the
portal. For example if you have a primary n6mef.ampr.org it's simple
enough to handle as part of the process. But if you need an MX entry
then you would have to request it via notes in the portal forms or in
direct emails with the coordinators.
At present there are no fields for domain name requests in the IP
request but I assume Chris is working on that and it will become
available when the DNS section goes live.
Duh! - As I type this I see he's created a DNS form so you can request
DNS registrations for all the classes and the requests should end up
with your coordinator for approval but I submitted one to myself but
it hasn't showed up in my coordinator side yet. Chris can outline how
it is supposed to work.
So far the system is coming along nicely. It confused be a bit at
first and I've made my share of mistakes but I think as Chris refines
the system it will be a very nice tool indeed.