How To Use NSD, an Authoritative-Only DNS Server, on Ubuntu 14.04

Introduction

Setting up a DNS server to be responsible for domain names can be a complex task even for seasoned administrators. DNS zone management is a vital duty, but can be bewildering, especially when attempting to get started.

Software like the Bind DNS server is incredibly flexible and can be configured to operate as many of the components in the overall DNS hierarchy. However, that flexibility also means that Bind is not optimized for any one task. This has a few side effects.

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How To Configure BIND as a Private Network DNS Server on Ubuntu 14.04

Introduction

An important part of managing server configuration and infrastructure includes maintaining an easy way to look up network interfaces and IP addresses by name, by setting up a proper Domain Name System (DNS). Using fully qualified domain names (FQDNs), instead of IP addresses, to specify network addresses eases the configuration of services and applications, and increases the maintainability of configuration files. Setting up your own DNS for your private network is a great way to improve the management of your servers.

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How To Configure Bind as an Authoritative-Only DNS Server on Ubuntu 14.04

Introduction

DNS, or the Domain Name System, is often a difficult component to get right when learning how to configure websites and servers. While most people will probably choose to use the DNS servers provided by their hosting company or their domain registrar, there are some advantages to creating your own DNS servers.

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How To Configure Bind as a Caching or Forwarding DNS Server on Ubuntu 14.04

Introduction

DNS, or the Domain Name System, is often a difficult component to get right when learning how to configure websites and servers. While most people will probably choose to use the DNS servers provided by their hosting company or their domain registrar, there are some advantages to creating your own DNS servers.

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How To Set Up a Host Name with DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean’s DNS allows you to easily set up your hostname from the DigitalOcean control panel.

Setup

Before you get started, you do need to have the following:

• A Droplet (virtual private server) from DigitalOcean. If you don’t have one, you can register and set one up in under a minute
• A Registered Domain Name. As of yet, you cannot register a domain through DigitalOcean.

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A Comparison of DNS Server Types: How To Choose the Right DNS Configuration

Introduction

DNS, or the Domain Name System, is an integral part of how systems connect with each other to communicate on the internet. Without DNS, computers, and the people who use them, would be required to connect using only numerical addresses known as IP addresses.

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An Introduction to DNS Terminology, Components, and Concepts

Introduction

DNS, or the Domain Name System, is often a very difficult part of learning how to configure websites and servers. Understanding how DNS works will help you diagnose problems with configuring access to your websites and will allow you to broaden your understanding of what's going on behind the scenes.

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