What is bind9 DNS server?
BIND or BIND 9 is an open source implementation of DNS, available for almost all Linux distributions. BIND stands Berkeley Internet Name Domain & it allows us to publish DNS information on internet as well as allows us to resolve DNS queries for the users. BIND is by far the most used DNS software on Internet.
How do I set up bind9?
Install BIND9
- The first thing you need to do is to update the package list and to install BIND9.
- After the installation process is complete, you can check if BIND9 is working.
- The DNS server works right after installation.
- The main configuration file is named.
- Some of the available options are listed below.
How do I setup a recursive DNS server?
Configuring the Recursive DNS
- Go to Tools & Settings > DNS Template > DNS Recursion Settings.
- Select the option you need: To allow recursive queries from all hosts, select Any host. To allow recursive queries from your own server and hosts from your network, select Localnets.
- Click OK.
How do I install Bind9 on Windows 10?
Download and install the Bind 9 Software
- Create a folder on your desktop called bind and extract the downloaded zip to it.
- Open the newly created bind folder and right click on BINDInstall.exe and select “Run as administrator”
- In the Bind 9 Installer window enter:
- Click Install.
Is BIND still used?
BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain) is an open source solution for DNS which is still commonly used to manage network infrastructure on enterprises around the world.
What can I do with Pihole?
Pi-hole is a general purpose network-wide ad-blocker that protects your network from ads and trackers without requiring any setup on individual devices. It is able to block ads on any network device (e.g. smart appliances), and, unlike browser add-ons, Pi-hole blocks ads on any type of software.
Can I run Pihole on Windows?
Pi-hole for Windows can be used to block ads and encrypt DNS queries for your local Windows PC or entire network.
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