Alternative DNS Servers: Choice and Deployment, and Optional SQL/LDAP Back-Ends - Softcover

Mens, Jan Piet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0954452992 ISBN 13: 9780954452995

Publisher: UIT Cambridge Ltd., 2009

Synopsis

Providing a complete survey of DNS (Domain Name System) servers, this reference outlines the most suitable types of servers for varying scenarios. Addressing performance and security issues, this resource describes in detail the ideal scenarios for each server. Additional topics discussed include how DNS information can be stored in LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directories or SQL databases as well as how to construct robust DNS systems.

About this title

About the Author:

Jan-Piet Mens is an independent consultant specializing in internet technologies.

Review:

"A valuable source of information for every PowerDNS administrator!"  —Norbert Sendetzky, developer, LDAP and OpenDBX back-ends to PowerDNS

"The first book to describe NSD and Unbound in excellent detail."  —NLnet Labs, developer, NSD and Unbound

"Jan-Piet has done a great job describing PowerDNS—I found a few features in this book even I didn't know about!"  —Bert Hubert, principal developer, PowerDNS

"An informative, accurate guide for anyone interested in learning more about DNS."  —Sam Trenholme, developer, MaraDNS

"Finally—a clear, in-depth, and accessible guide to using BIND-DLZ! A must read for anyone considering alternate DNS servers."  —Rob Butler, BIND-DLZ project creator and developer

About this edition

• Publisher: UIT Cambridge Ltd.
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0954452992
• ISBN 13: 9780954452995
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 736