ADMIN: opinion needed

[David A. Bandel]

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On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 15:11:24 -0500
Douglas J Hunley <doug at linux-sxs.org> wrote:

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> The new mail server is up and functional. However, the upstream hasn't
> entered the reverse DNS yet. Therefore, a decent number of servers
> will not accept mail from it (some of you on this list are affected).
> The current mail server is listed as a 'Residential' IP, and therefore
> is listed in several RBLs. Lots of people cannot currently receive
> mail from us.
> 
> There's the problem. Should we continue with the current RBL-listed
> server until the upstream gets DNS sorted out (we have NO concrete ETA
> from them) or should we switch servers now and let DNS catch up later?
> 
> Opinions to this thread. Poll ends Jan 13, 00:01 hours EST
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The problem being run into is (and if you trace the dns reverse via dig
you'll see this), the block of IPs hasn't been properly registered as
assigned by ARIN (though obviously they have been assigned because the
routers all know how to get there).  It traces back to Verisign, meaning
there are no root server entries even.  How long this will take I don't
know.  I've been on my upstream since June about it and bug them
regularly.  They, in turn, pass on the request to Worldcom/MCI who
passes it on to ARIN.  I may need to call ARIN direct.  Six months has
seen no movement on this.  All I can say is at least it's not listed in
a residential block.

Ciao,

David A. Bandel
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