I have one static IP address and one dedicated 2000 Server box.
The box is the primary DNS server as well as the host for websites and emails.
However, when the connection goes down or power goes out, then nothing is available to my customers.
I got a second location with a second IP and dedicated box. I want to have it "take over" when the primary machine goes down (which is not often). It should just be there for emergency cases.
Question: How do I set it up so that it takes over when the other box goes down? I dont want it to be a "relay" machine, because that doesnt provide a connection for users to get their emails etc when the primary server is down, or an up to date copy of their websites etc.
Could I set it up as the secondary DNS server which would specify itself as the mail and webserver so that if users needed to connect, they could get the services they needed?
Any experienced webmaster's input appreciated.
The box is the primary DNS server as well as the host for websites and emails.
However, when the connection goes down or power goes out, then nothing is available to my customers.
I got a second location with a second IP and dedicated box. I want to have it "take over" when the primary machine goes down (which is not often). It should just be there for emergency cases.
Question: How do I set it up so that it takes over when the other box goes down? I dont want it to be a "relay" machine, because that doesnt provide a connection for users to get their emails etc when the primary server is down, or an up to date copy of their websites etc.
Could I set it up as the secondary DNS server which would specify itself as the mail and webserver so that if users needed to connect, they could get the services they needed?
Any experienced webmaster's input appreciated.