DNS and Bind 4th Edition
O'Reilly: Paul Albitz and Cricket Liu
ISBN: 0596001584
Review
Suited well for either the entry-level computer user or the advanced network administrator, DNS and BIND is a concise guide to DNS basics an
d particulars of ISC's BIND. Those unfamiliar with DNS will find the preface an awakening to aspects of the operation of the internet most l
ikely previously taken for granted. After the importance of DNS is explained, the first chapter discusses the reasons, including a brief his
tory of the internet. From this point, the methods of operation are discussed, and an interactive fictional setup is performed, from choosin
g a domain name to configuring multiple DNS servers. Coming back to focus on specific topics in greater detail, such as the role of DNS in E
lectronic Mail, discussions on hierarchy and topology, advanced zone data configuration, and security, the work adequately fulfills the role
of essential desktop reference material. Particularly useful is the information regarding the operation of DNS and, specifically, BIND with
environments involving Active Directory, WINS, and other Microsoft implements. Whether you seek a well-organized guide and reference to adv
anced DNS administration, or are in the mood for a refreshing review and story-like overture and illustration of the Domain Name System, thi
s book deserves a complete read and it's place on your reference desk.
-jre
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