Pro DNS and BIND guides readers through the often challenging array of features surrounding DNS with a special focus on the World's most diffuse DNS implementation, BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain). Readers will learn not only about key DNS concepts, but also how to effectively install, configure, deploy and manage BIND in enterprise environments.

Autorentext
Ronald Aitchison is the founder of Zytrax, Inc., a company that specializes in the design, development, and marketing of IP network solutions and services.

Klappentext

• Unravels the mysteries of DNS, offering insight into origins, evolution, and key concepts such as domain names and zone files

• Covers the world's most popular DNS implementation, BIND

• Discusses key topics such as DNS security and APIs

Inhalt
Principles and Overview.- An Introduction to DNS.- Zone Files and Resource Records.- DNS Operations.- DNS Types.- DNS and IPv6.- Get Something Running.- Installing BIND.- BIND Type Samples.- Common DNS Tasks.- DNS Diagnostics and Tools.- DNS Security.- DNS Secure Configurations.- DNSSEC.- Reference.- BIND Configuration Reference.- Zone File Reference.- Proqramming.- BIND APIs and Resolver Libraries.- DNS Messages and Records.