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What is DNS?
DNS (Domain Name Service) is the means by which you are able to type in an easily remembered name in order to go to the internet address (URL) that you wish, instead of trying to remember an IP (Internet Protocol) address (which is a number). The DNS "resolves" the name to a number then homes in on the site.
DNS Explanations
Any changes you make to your domain through the Bambrick Media member services are effective to Bambrick Media immediately, however it may take some time before the changes are fully propagated and for the domain to become fully visible to all machines on the internet.
Please NOTE: Once you have entered delegation information into the registration authority's records it may take some time before the domain is fully propagated and visible to Bambrick Media's name servers, and the rest of the internet. This is a restriction imposed by the DNS system (see rfc1034, and rfc1035) As soon as this change reaches us your domain will automatically begin service. If this change does not appear within 3 days, please contact us
Unknown
A recently added domain will show an unknown status, as our dns records are updated every hour. Your domains status will be updated within one hour of when it was added to Bambrick Media's system.
Conflict
This means that the domain does not seem to be delegated to Bambrick Media's name servers. Please check that you have specified the correct domain, and that the registration authority shows it being delegated to Bambrick Media's Name servers. You can check delegation here(Network Solutions).
Undelegated
This means the domain is currently not delegated by the registration authority. Bambrick Media will provide temporary name service to allow you to complete the registration process.
Ok
thumbs up :) The domain is properly transferred and mapped. Your mail, http, etc is working properly. However, you may still experience the effects of a propagation delay as mentioned above.
What is a Sub Domain?
These Sub Domains become mini sites that branch off your main site. These are useful for categorizing areas of your website for a more corporate/professional image. Also commonly used areas of your website can be easily remembered when assigned a Sub Domain rather then trying to memorize a lengthy directory structure. eg. promotion.yourdomain.com or yourdomain.com/promotions/current/a/081501/ without having to chop & change your website.
Who owns the domain name?
You own the Domain Name. InaServe acts as an intermediary and registers the domain name on your behalf and prvides parking of your domain name on our nameservers. You are listed as the Administrative contact.
How long does it take to register a domain name?
Top Level domain names such as .com, .net and .org domains are registered same day. However .com.au and net.au domain names may take between 24 to 48 hours to be fully registered as there are manual steps which must be fulfilled. .org.au domain names are notoriously slow to register with waiting periods of between 1 week and 4 weeks. Once registered, it takes another 24 to 48 hours for the new domain name to propogate around the world (filter through to the rest of the Internet) and be fully recognised world wide as being registered to you.
How do I change ownership of an .au domain name?
- Download the Registrant Name Change Agreement for .AU Domain Names form.
- Open the file.
- Complete the Registrant Name Change Agreement for .AU Domain Names form.
- Fax to (07) 3216 1152
I registered the wrong domain, what do I do?
Unfortunately, there are no refunds for domain name registrations. Customers are responsible for ensuring that they are aware of and comply with the terms and conditions of the relevant naming authority.
How do I recover my .au domain password?
If you lost your domain password, click below link to recover. http://admin.auda.org.au/password_recovery/blank_recover_password.faces
What is a Cname/Hostname?
A Hostname can be internally mapped to a sub-folder to create a Sub Domain, or used to externally link to an IP address (such as a mail server). Hostnames have the form HOSTNAME.domain.com
What is a Subdomain?
A Sub Domain is much like an internal redirect through Apache. When the Server receives a request for a domain such as shop.yourdomain.com it will look up the sub domain in the config and return the appropriate details in the residing Document folder.
How do I create a Sub Domain under my account?
You will need to go through 2 steps:
Step 1. You will have to go to the Add or remove Hostnames form and create a new Hostname by entering the Hostname (hostname.yourdomain.com) you want and select the domain where you would like to create the Hostname from the drop down list. To have it mapped to your hosting account enter your account name.bambrick.net.au or domain into the Map to or leave it default. Once you have completed creating your Hostname it is time to move on to the next step.
Step 2. Now go to the Add or remove Sub Domains area and Map your Hostname to the appropriate directory under your hosting account by selecting the Sub Domain from the Sub Domain drop down list on the left. Then enter the correct directory in the Document Root field (e.g. /members).
Once you have completed these 2 steps. It will take less than 1 hour to setup. Note: Once a new Hostname has been created your domain status will be forced to unknown for around 1 hour this will not interrupt service to your website.
My Sub Domain does not work, what's going on?
Make sure you have completed all of the steps above and the Document Root field is pointing to the right directory. It will also take about 1 hour to fully update your domain settings.
My Sub Domain did work but it's not working anymore, what's going on?
Make sure you have not deleted your Document Root for that particular account. We also have reports of customers domains not resolving from time to time so it could be your DNS server at your ISP. If all else fails send an email to mail@bambrick.net.au.
Why arent my CGI/Perl scripts working?
You can not have a CGI directory under your sub domains. Although you can have your scripts in your main CGI directory and link them directly. eg. http://www.yourdomain.com/cgi/script.cgi
Will creating Sub Domains damage my website in any way?
No. Creating Sub Domains will not interrupt service to your website in any way.
Can I create POP3 Mailboxes on top of Sub Domains?
No. It is not possible to create POP3's under Sub Domains. POP3 can only be created under the top level yourdomain.com of your domain.
Do I need to create a www. Sub Domain?
No. That is done by default when you mapped your domain to your account.
Will deleting a Sub Domain delete my Document Root?
No. Deleting the Sub Domain will only remove the entries in our records regarding the Sub Domain. It will take around 1 hour for your changes to fully take effect.
How do I publish a FrontPage Web under a Sub Domain?
It is not possible to publish FrontPage Webs under a subdomain.
How do I map a Hostname to an external website?
Quite easily. Simple follow Step 1 in the first question and instead of entering your account name in the Map To field enter the domain or ip address. Changes will take around 1 hour to take effect.
Can I modify a Subdomain?
Technically no. Although you can delete the Sub Domain and map it to a new Document Root. It will only take about an hour for the changes to take effect.
If you would like to modify the Hostname you will have to delete the corresponding sub domains if any and recreate them.
Can I password protect these Sub Domains?
Yes. Simply set up a .htaccess & .htpasswd file in your Document Root further details about .htaccess files can be found here.