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The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed Internet directory service. A network of DNS servers respond to requests to translate between domain names (such as dmoz.org) and IP, Internet Protocol, numeric addresses (such as 207.200.81.139) for URLs and email delivery. Most Internet services rely on DNS to work.

Sites in DNS

BIND 8 for NT
Provides "quick and dirty" instructions for setting up the BIND DNS server on Windows NT, including sample zone files.
gTLD-MoU
Memorandum of Understanding on Generic Top-Level Domains. Includes details such as why certain Top Level Domains (such as .biz) are chosen.
NameSurfer
Unix software providing a web based user interface for DNS administration.
ISC's BIND
The developer's site for the Berkeley Internet Name Daemon at the Internet Software Consortium
Ask Mr. DNS
A big archive of questions and answers, and an e-mail address so that you can ask Mr. DNS your own question.
Putting Locations into the DNS
How to put your latitude and longitude into your DNS configuration, plus some nifty extras, like maps.
Simple DNS Plus
DNS server software for Windows 9x/NT/2000. Free trial version, screenshots, client testimonials, FAQ, tutorials.
Men and Mice
Offers a diagnostic utility for DNS administrators, and QuickDNS Pro, a DNS server for the Mac.
DNS Oversimplied: How to Check Your DNS
Step-by-step instructions on how to verify that your DNS is working properly and is error-free, even if your ISP handles your DNS.
Perl DNS Module
A free module for Perl for resolving DNS queries.
NT DNS FAQ
An archive of the FAQs for setting up DNS under Windows NT.
ADNS
ADNS is a free resolver library for C (and C++) programs, released under GNU's General Public License.
Tinydns and Dnscache
A replacement for BIND - Tinydns does the authoritative nameserving, Dnscache does the recursive lookups.
Windows 2000 DNS
Introduction to the Windows 2000 Implementation of DNS.
Country Coded Top Level Domains (ccTLD's)
The official list of all country specific TLD's, including .us, .uk, and .tv, plus links to where you can apply for a domain in that country.
XBill DNSJava
A DNS resolver written in java.
Nominum
Nominum provides DNS and DHCP servers and an advanced IP name and address management system.
Howto Become A Totally Small Time DNS Admin
Plain text instructions on setting up administration under Linux.
Request For Comment 1035
This RFC describes the details of the domain system and protocol, and assumes that the reader is familiar with the concepts discussed in a companion RFC, "Domain Names - Concepts and Facilities" [RFC-1034].
IRON - Independent Root Operator's Network
Independent root server and top level domain (TLD) activity monitoring in both the USG/ICANN controlled legacy namespace and inclusive (alternative) namespaces with searchable databases of root server performance data and TLD support. The inclusive namespaces offer users access to a wider range of TLDs and are enhanced versions of the USG/ICANN legacy namespace, which is generally accessible by default. Accessing the inclusive namespaces may require altering your default DNS settings.
Secondary DNS Exchange
A list of people who are looking to swap secondary DNS servers.
DNS Resources Directory (DNSRD)
Offers general information, reference material, software, news, and links.
MyDNS
A free DNS server for Unix that serves records directly from a MySQL database.
Incognito Software Inc.
Incognito Software Inc. develops DNS management tools for the enterprise and service provider markets. Offers secure, scalable, and fault-tolerant DNS management software.
Power Domain Name Server
PowerDNS offers an integrated DNS solution for Domain Name Registrys, Registrars, ISPs, Web Hosting companies and corporates. PowerDNS is a non BIND nameserving engine based on OpenSource code and proprietary software.
DNSbox DNS Server
DNSbox is a German managed DNS Server with phone and mail Support. It is independent, fast, and stable.
Securing an Internet Name Server
Paper discussing general name server security, with a focus on BIND. By Allen Householder and Brian King of CERT/CC. [PDF]
DNS and BIND, 4th Edition
Information about the O'Reilly title by Paul Albitz and Cricket Liu. Includes the full text of Chapter 11 which focuses on security: TISG, firewalls, and DNS security extensions.
Secure BIND Template v3.4
Detailed explanation as to how to deploy a secure BIND configuration.
NetworkClue - DNS & DNS Servers
An overview on how DNS works and tutorials for installing and configuring DNS servers on Linux and Microsoft Servers.
Fusion DNS - Embedded Source Code
Fusion DNS software is a resolver for embedded devices that is comprised of a library of easy-to-use routines that a client application can call to perform the domain name to IP address translation function.
Adminschoice
A brief document that describes how to set up a Unix DNS server using BIND.
DNSSEC - DNS Security Extensions
Offers information about DNSSEC: Security Extensions for DNS. Includes DNSSEC projects, articles, news, developments, presentations, howto's and RFC's.
DNS & BIND Resources
Offers information about DNS and the BIND Nameserver Software from ISC. Includes links, manuals, mailing lists, RFCs and download locations.
Root Server Technical Operations Assn
Official web site of the DNS root servers. Information, including locations, ASNs, and IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, of the 13 root-servers.net systems.
DNS Detailer
An interesting Windows program that lets you run DNS queries, and it will show all the details of the response. Similar to the results from a good packet sniffer, but without the learning curve.
DNS World, everything that is useful to the care and feeding of DNS servers
A site dedicated to DNS servers and the people who setup, maintain, and host DNS servers. Including both home and business users, and for internet and intranet sites.

sub categories in DNS

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Web Tools Web Tools

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