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Chosing FQDN UTM Hostname alternative

Colin Apel

I have read "The Rulz" and have come away knowing a great deal more about chosing a hostname. I have a DynDNS domain as I do not have a static external IP, so that is my starting point. However, after searching through the threads I am still confused which of the options below ends up being the better choice as the UTM hostname:

 

hostname = DynDNS domain, for example mycompany.homeip.net

hostname = add device to domain, for example utm.mycompany.homeip.net

hostname = add mail, for example mail.mycompany.homeip.net

 

Thanks

 



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    Hi Colin,

    Deciding on a Dynamic DNS provider depends on your needs and budget. Most of them offer a free service using generic domains. Entry level packages allows you to register multiple domains and additional DNS record such as MX records. You just need to select any one for your requirement the choice is yours.

    Refer the article here to get some configuration tips.

    Hope that helps.

    Sachin Gurung
    Team Lead | Sophos Technical Support
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  • 0 in reply to sachingurung

    Hello,

    Thanks for the tip, but this is not what I was looking for. I have a DDNS provider and domain. My question was specific to the choice of FQDN hostname of the UTM, or whether I should simply use the DDNS domain, or add utm. or mail. before the domain.

    Sorry if my question wasn't clear, but I found the guide you linked useful.

  • +1 in reply to Colin Apel

    Hi Colin,

    Sorry if I misunderstood your question. There is no constraint to use any such .domains, just a matter of fact that it should be publically resolvable unique FQDN. If you already have a DDNS domain then use the provided domain for the hostname and that should do the job.

    Thanks

    Sachin Gurung
    Team Lead | Sophos Technical Support
    Knowledge Base  |  @SophosSupport  |  Video tutorials
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  • +1 in reply to Colin Apel

    Hi, Colin, and welcome to the UTM Community!

    Please see The Zeroeth Rule in Rulz before you name your UTM.  Use an FQDN for the name, not just the domain name.

    Cheers - Bob

     
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