17.2.7. Additional Resources

The main directory containing the most recent documentation.

The directory containing the BIND 9 Administrator Reference Manual in HTML and SGML formats, which details BIND resource requirements, how to configure different types of nameservers, how to perform load balancing, and other advanced topics. For most new users of BIND, this is the best place to start.

The directory containing assorted technical documents that review issues related to the DNS service, and propose some methods to address them.

The directory designed to address specific advanced issues. Users of BIND version 8 should consult the migration document for specific changes they must make when moving to BIND 9. The options file lists all of the options implemented in BIND 9 that are used in /etc/named.conf.

The directory providing every RFC document related to BIND.

The manual page for rndc containing the full documentation on its usage.

The manual page for named containing the documentation on assorted arguments that can be used to control the BIND nameserver daemon.

The manual page for lwresd containing the full documentation on the lightweight resolver daemon and its usage.

The manual page with a comprehensive list of options available within the named configuration file.

The manual page with a comprehensive list of options available within the rndc configuration file.

The home page of the BIND project containing information about current releases as well as a PDF version of the BIND 9 Administrator Reference Manual.

A popular reference that explains both common and esoteric BIND configuration options, and provides strategies for securing a DNS server.

Looks at the connection between multiple network services and BIND, with an emphasis on task-oriented, technical topics.