BIND problem - Linuxers

2 Nov 2007

Hi we run a redhat 9 machine(default install) which is used as DSN server.
I am observing a problem with the bind service.

BIND version= bind 9.2.1-16
It suddenly stops responding to the DNS queries once in 2-3 days.
Previously we used to solve this problem by restarting the service,
when it was happenning once in 1 or 2 weeks. But now we cannot restart
bind service, it gives following error on 'service named restart':
error  => rndc: recv failed: operation canceled

Moreover when I try 'service named status' there is no output and I
have to manually kill this command by using Ctrl+C

Any clues?

Regards,
Omkar.