Overview

DNS and BIND discusses one of the Internet's fundamental building blocks: the distributed host information database that's responsible for translating names into addresses, routing mail to its proper destination, and many other services. As the authors write in the preface, if you're using the Internet, you're already using DNS -- even if you don't know it.The third edition covers BIND 4.9, on which most commercial products are currently based, and BIND 8, which implements many important new features and will be the basis for the next generation of commercial name servers. It also covers topics like DNS security (greatly improved with BIND 8.1), asynchronous notification of changes to a zone, dynamic updates, and programming with Perl's Net::DNS module.Whether you're an administrator involved with DNS on daily basis, or a user who wants to be more informed about the Internet and how it works, you'll find that this book is essential reading.Topics include:

  • What DNS does, how it works, and when you need to use it
  • How to find your own place in the Internet's name space
  • Setting up name servers
  • Using MX records to route mail
  • Configuring hosts to use DNS name servers
  • Subdividing domains (parenting)
  • Securing your name server: restricting who can query your server, preventing unauthorized zone transfers, avoiding bogus name servers, etc.
  • Mapping one name to several servers for load sharing
  • Troubleshooting: using nslookup, reading debugging output, common problems
  • DNS programming, using the resolver library and Perl's Net::DNS module

ISBN-13

9781565925120

ISBN-10

1565925122

Weight

1.79 Pounds

Dimensions

7.00 x 1.06 x 9.00 In

List Price

$44.95

Edition

3rd Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

499 pages

Publisher

O'Reilly & Associates

Published On

1998-11-24



View All Offers

Sort by:

Rows per page:

1–5 of 5

Condition
Seller
Seller Comments
Price
Used, Good
Seller details
Off The Shelf
★★★★★

Imperial, MO, USA

The item shows wear from consistent use but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All ...
$7.06

 Free delivery by: 29 Mar 2026

Used, Good
Seller details
Upward bound books
★★★★★

Valrico, FL, USA

Book is in Good condition with little to no wear. Pages are free of markings.
$8.67

 Free delivery by: 29 Mar 2026

Used, Good
Seller details
HPB-Red
★★★★★

Dallas, TX, USA

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials s...
$9.74

 Free delivery by: 29 Mar 2026

Used, Good
Seller details
HPB-Red
★★★★★

Dallas, TX, USA

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials s...
$9.74

 Free delivery by: 29 Mar 2026


Bookstores.com relies on cookies to improve your experience.