dns

README-install.md

@@ -63,23 +63,29 @@ that lichess.org uses.
 You will also need a domain and someone providing domain name service (DNS).
 OVH provides this service (presumably?) or I recommend Njalla.
 
+
 ## Register DNS
 Since it takes awhile to spread across the Internet, it is best to first
 register your domain so that process can happen in the background while
 you are setting up the server.
 
-For this example, we'll use the domain `mychestserver.org`.
+For this example, we'll use the domain `mychestserver.org` with the final
+example server URL being:
+
+* https://www.mychestserver.org
 
 Go to your registrar, and register your domain, such as:
 
 * https://njal.la/
 
+
 ## Register at ISP
 Go to OVH (or ISP of your choice) and create an account to host your server.
 OVH may have regional websites as well:
 
 * https://ovh.com/
 
+
 ## Set up Workstation SSH Keys
 To connect to the server, you will need SSH keys. They'll be needed at time
 of server creation, so we'll make them now. This is an example how to create
@@ -117,13 +123,14 @@ The key's randomart image is:
 +----[SHA256]-----+
 ```
 
+
 ## Upload SSH key to ISP
 Take SSH the key you just created above and upload it to OVH.
 Go to `Public Cloud`, then near the bottom left column, under
 `Project Management` click `SSH Keys`.
 Under the new `SSH Keys` window, click `Add and SSH Key` button.
-Paste the PUBLIC key created above into the `Key` section of the
-`Add an SSH key` popup window.
+Paste the PUBLIC key created above, ending with `.pub` extension,
+into the `Key` section of the `Add an SSH key` popup window.
 
 Take this output and paste into that form in the browser:
 
@@ -142,6 +149,7 @@ In the `Name` field, enter `mychestkey`.
 
 Click `Add` to save the key at OVH. You should now see it in the list.
 
+
 ## Create Virtual Machine at ISP
 OVH sells dedicated "bare metal" servers called the `Bare Metal Cloud`.
 They also sell virtual machine instances under the `Public Cloud`.
@@ -178,13 +186,60 @@ Click `Next`.
 `Hourly` at $0.03886/hour. Click `Create an instance` to create the
 virtual computer, which also starts billing.
 
+* OVH will say `Launching Instance` and a few minutes later, your server
+should be ready and in `Activated` status when viewed under the `Instances`
+tab under `Public Cloud`.
+
+
+## Forward DNS Configuration
+Set up forward DNS with the new IP address OVH gave you for your
+instance. Look at the `Public IP` of your new server `Activated`
+server instance. In this example, it is `147.135.193.212`. That is the
+network address of your new server. We want to add it to DNS, so add
+it to OVH (?) or Njalla's records. For this example, this URL was used:
+
+* https://njal.la/domains/mychestserver.org/
+
+Click `Manage` for the domain, then `+ Add Record`.
+
+* `Type`: Use `A` record.
+
+* `Name`: Use `www`.
+
+* `IPv4 Address`: Use the `Public IP` OVH gave you for your instance. In
+this example, `147.135.193.212`.
+
+* `TTL`: Lets do something short for now, use `5m`. Click `Add`.
+
+That will take anywhere from a few seconds to an hour to be picked up by
+nameservers around the world. It is best if you *don't` query it for now
+(wait ~15+ minutes) or servers may cache a negative answer, which you'll
+have to outwait.
+
+
+## Reverse DNS Configuration
+Set up reverse DNS with the new IP address OVH gave you for your
+instance. Look at the `Public IP` of your new server `Activated`
+server instance. In this example, it is `147.135.193.212`.
+
+In the OVH `Dashboard` under your `Instances`, click on your instance,
+such as the example `mychestserver`. On the right hand side under
+`Networks` in the `IPv4` section there is a button with three dots.
+Click it and select `Change reverse DNS`. Find your `Public IP` address
+in the list, our example `147.135.193.212`. In the `Reverse DNS`
+column, click the edit pencil box icon. Enter your full domain name,
+such as our example `www.mychestserver.org` and click the check mark
+to save it.
+
+
+## Set up SSH on Workstation
+Back on your workstation, set up your SSH configuration with the key
+you created and the new 
+
 # Installation
 
 # Configuration
 
-## DNS Configuration
-Set up forward & reverse DNS.
-
 # Usage
 
 # Lila