Posted on October 9th, 2010Name servers are a very important part of the way the internet works, connecting IP addresses to domain names and making the world wide web an enjoyable experience for everyone. Every site online has is pointed toward two name servers, also known as DNS servers. When you register for a hosting account you are given the addresses of these two name servers, after which you have to log into your domain registrar account and point the domains to the appropriate address. This allows you to attach your site to your web hosting account so that it can be put live on the internet.
Registration Privacy
When someone does a DNS lookup on your domain in the WHOIS database there is a variety of information displayed, including the name of the person who registered the domain, the address, phone number, and of course the name servers. This information can be made private, however after the fact there is little you can do to hide it, other than creating your own name server. While it may sound incredibly complex, creating your own name server is as simple as installing a piece of software on your web server. Keep in mind that some web hosting accounts (particularly those in the shared hosting environment) do not allow the account holder to make software adjustments or install new software on the server, so you will need a VPS or dedicated hosting plan to create a custom name server.
Professionalism and Presence
Having an online presence that is trustworthy and professional is of the utmost importance when operating an online business, especially if you want to expand your presence and gather new clientele. While most people will not execute DNS lookup on your site, some will, and when they do they will be able to see your name server. If you want to appear as professional as possible then you may want to consider purchasing your own domain and installing DNS software on that domain to create your own custom name server. For example, if the name of your company is “Random Company”, then you could purchase a domain entitled “randomcompanynameserver.com.” If the custom name server was created on this site, the nameservers would appear as: “NS1.RANDOMCOMPANYNAMESERVER.com” and “NS2.RANDOMCOMPANYNAMESERVER.COM,” this would give your client or site visitor the impression that you own your own web server and are therefore more established company.
Installing DNS Software
Before looking for DNS software to install on your server it is important to esquire with your web hosting company to ensure that your plan is compatible with DNS software. This means having more than one IP address, and having the ability to install new software on the server. If you’re having difficulty learning how to create your own name server, or you would like to know more about DNS software and your hosting account you should contact the support staff of your hosting provider.