Dns server address on the internal interface – HP ProLiant DL320 G4 Server User Manual
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The internal interface must be placed in the same network as these computers. In this example, this
configuration is accomplished by assigning the internal interface the IP address of 192.168.2.1. The
external interface of the ProLiant DL320 Security Server is assigned an Internet IP address that is
determined by your ISP.
NOTE: IP addressing can be a complex issue. If you do not understand how the IP addresses were
assigned to computers on your LAN, consult with a networking professional who can assist you with network
IP addressing issues.
1.
Before installing the ProLiant DL320 Security Server, determine the network ID used on the network
directly connected to the internal interface.
2.
Assign the server an internal IP address on the same network ID as the other computers on the
directly connected network of the internal interface. If you are not sure what internal IP address to
assign to the server, consult with a network professional.
DNS server address on the internal interface
The ProLiant DL320 Security Server must resolve names to IP addresses. For example, each time the web
browser is used to connect to a website on the Internet, that name is sent to a DNS server to match (or
resolve) that name to the IP address of the website. After the web browser has the IP address of the
website, it connects to the website using the IP address.
The ProLiant DL320 Security Server must be configured to use a DNS server that resolves Internet
computer names to IP addresses. There are several ways to do this:
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Install a DNS server on the LAN, configure that DNS server to resolve Internet host names, and
configure the server to use that DNS server.
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Use the IP address of your ISP DNS server. The DNS server at your ISP will be able to resolve
Internet computer names, but it will not be able to resolve computer names on your LAN.
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Install and configure a DNS server on the server. This DNS server would be able to resolve both
Internet computer names and computer names on your LAN.