djbdns is a DNS toolkit designed to provide a robust and secure Domain Name System service. It offers various features, including secure forwarding, fast response times, and low memory usage, making it an efficient solution for managing domain names.
I recently had the opportunity to review djbdns, which is a collection of Domain Name System tools. One of the primary motivations for the development of djbdns is security, and this is evident throughout every aspect of its design and implementation. The djbdns package has been structured to minimize the complexity of security-critical code, and dnscache is immune to cache poisoning. As such, djbdns is an excellent and secure alternative to BIND.
When it comes to installation, there are a few things that users should keep in mind. Firstly, it's important to note that djbdns only works under UNIX. Additionally, one UNIX flavor, SCO UnixWare, is not currently supported. Before installing djbdns, users will also need to install daemontools 0.70 or above, as well as ucspi-tcp.
During the installation and configuration process, it's advisable to keep detailed notes of exactly what was done and what the computer did. These notes can then be included in any questions that are sent to the dns mailing list. Additionally, users can download the djbdns documentation package and unpack it under /doc for a local copy of the web pages. This package includes indices such as /doc/commands.html and can be downloaded from the official website.
The latest published djbdns package is djbdns-1.05.tar.gz, and users should download and unpack this package before compiling the djbdns programs. Compiling is done with the following commands:
```
gunzip djbdns-1.05.tar
tar -xf djbdns-1.05.tar
cd djbdns-1.05
echo gcc -O2 -include /usr/include/errno.h > conf-cc
make
```
It's worth noting that the first line, which modifies conf-cc, is necessary for some Linux systems to work around a Linux bug. Users on other systems that comply with IEEE Std 1003.1-1990 can skip this step.
Once the djbdns programs have been compiled, they must be installed under /usr/local by running the `make setup check` command as root. Finally, users should report their success by sending an email to [email protected] with their name and the contents of the `cat SYSDEPS` file.
Overall, I found djbdns to be a well-designed and secure DNS tool. While installation can be a bit complicated, the included documentation is thorough and can be a helpful resource for users.
When it comes to installation, there are a few things that users should keep in mind. Firstly, it's important to note that djbdns only works under UNIX. Additionally, one UNIX flavor, SCO UnixWare, is not currently supported. Before installing djbdns, users will also need to install daemontools 0.70 or above, as well as ucspi-tcp.
During the installation and configuration process, it's advisable to keep detailed notes of exactly what was done and what the computer did. These notes can then be included in any questions that are sent to the dns mailing list. Additionally, users can download the djbdns documentation package and unpack it under /doc for a local copy of the web pages. This package includes indices such as /doc/commands.html and can be downloaded from the official website.
The latest published djbdns package is djbdns-1.05.tar.gz, and users should download and unpack this package before compiling the djbdns programs. Compiling is done with the following commands:
```
gunzip djbdns-1.05.tar
tar -xf djbdns-1.05.tar
cd djbdns-1.05
echo gcc -O2 -include /usr/include/errno.h > conf-cc
make
```
It's worth noting that the first line, which modifies conf-cc, is necessary for some Linux systems to work around a Linux bug. Users on other systems that comply with IEEE Std 1003.1-1990 can skip this step.
Once the djbdns programs have been compiled, they must be installed under /usr/local by running the `make setup check` command as root. Finally, users should report their success by sending an email to [email protected] with their name and the contents of the `cat SYSDEPS` file.
Overall, I found djbdns to be a well-designed and secure DNS tool. While installation can be a bit complicated, the included documentation is thorough and can be a helpful resource for users.
What's New
Version 1.05: N/A