The BIND Software

BIND can be used to implement DNS on UNIX and Windows NT. The most interesting component is called the name daemon.

This chapter takes you through some experiments in DNS configuration. The first time you set up DNS, you should be sure you do so on a machine on which you can perform tests. In addition, you should make sure you have root access to this machine. I urge you to set up your test nameserver with the same configurations I use here and to perform the same tests I demonstrate. Also, if you change any existing files, be sure you back them up first.

ISC

The ISC (Internet Software Consortium) maintains BIND and provides it to you free of charge, with a minimal obligation from you. The following is the essence of the ...

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