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dasaybz
Asked: 2009-10-13 11:31:40 +0800 CST

How do I get rid of multiple DNS host records that have the same IP addresses?

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I have a DNS server that has multiple host records that share IP addresses. I have scavenged the server and it didn't work. Is there an automated process that would be able to delete these host records no longer in use?

Thanks!!

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2 Answers

  1. Again assuming MS DNS, scavenging doesn't wipe out duplicate entries on its own. Manual scavenging only looks for expired entries according to the Aging and Scavenging Parameters already established.

    To overly simplify, from the creation date, a DNS record must get through its no-refresh interval, then pass its refresh interval (without being refreshed) before scavenging can remove the record.

    Lacking a better solution at this point and the time to dig into it just now... I generally just end up deleting a pile of duplicates, and letting the clients renegotiate things.

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  2. Assuming this is Microsoft DNS, were these records created manually? If so, scavenging won't work. scavenging only works for dynamically created records.

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