DNS BIND Flashcards
1
Q
What is BIND?
A
It is an open source software that implements DNS protocols.
2
Q
What are the 3 parts to BIND?
A
1) DNS server
2) DNS resolver library
3) Software tools
3
Q
On UNIX/BIND systems, what is the DNS daemon called?
A
The process is called named.
4
Q
What does the named process do?
A
1) It reads the configuration file /var/named/config/named.conf and associated db files
2) It listens for queries
5
Q
What is an example of a proprietary F5 BIND software tool?
A
Zonerunner
