Importing Domain Name System files

Domain Name System (DNS) can import existing zone data files. Follow these time-saving procedures for creating a new zone from an existing configuration file.

You can create a primary zone by importing a zone data file, or by converting existing host tables. Refer to Converting host tables to create zone data from a host table.

You can import any file that is a valid zone configuration file based on BIND syntax. The file should be located in an IFS directory. When imported, DNS verifies that it is a valid zone data file and adds it to the NAMED.CONF file for this server instance.

To import a zone file, follow these steps:

1. In iSeries™ Navigator, expand your system > Network > Servers > DNS.

2. In the right pane, double-click the DNS server instance into which you want to import the zone.

3. In the left pane, right-click DNS server and select Import Zone.

4. Follow the wizard's instructions to import the primary zone.

• Record validation
  The Import domain data function reads and validates each record of the file that is being imported.

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