Domain Name Server (DNS) ...
The Domain Name Server plays an important role in making Internet traffic possible. A DNS server is part of a global network of servers that translate host names, like www.arabnix.com, into numerical IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, like 216.34.188.55, which computers on the Net use to communicate with each other. This allows us to use easy to memorize or intuitive URLs and e-mail addresses instead of a long string of numbers.
The advantage of having your own DNS server is it can process requests for traffic on your internal network without having to rely on another DNS server outside of your network. All the traffic is localized on your secure and internal network. Basically, this is a security feature because your LAN is essentially “hidden” from the outside world.
Real Time’s DNS Servers run on Linux, giving them the stability and reliability everyone needs. It’s also very cost effective because, like other Linux servers, a Linux DNS server can run on less expensive hardware than other operating systems.
BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain) is an implementation of the Domain Name System (DNS) protocols and provides an openly redistributable reference implementation of the major components of the Domain Name System, provided by the Internet Software Consortium.
Technical support Arabnix provides for BIND:
» Installation and configuration of base software
» Creation and configuration of DNS zonefiles
» BIND Security configuration and audits
For more background information about BIND, visit the BIND Website.
