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Configuring a Slave DNS Server with BIND9

In this guide, you will learn how to configure a slave DNS server using BIND9 on Debian. This server will sync with the master server (dns1.javiercruces.org) and distribute the name resolution load in your local network. You will also be guided to verify that the zone transfer works correctly. In this case, the slave server is located in the 192.168.10.0/24 network, with the IP 192.168.10.200. 1. Initial Setup of the Slave Server Hostname First, assign the correct hostname. Edit the /etc/hostname file:

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 5 minutes Read
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Installation and Configuration of BIND9 on Linux

In this guide, you will learn how to install and configure a DNS server on Linux using BIND9. You will set up forward and reverse lookup zones for your domain, allow DNS queries from other machines on the network, and perform tests using tools like dig. You will also learn how to configure forwarders to efficiently resolve external domain names. 1. Initial Preparation Create the DNS Machine Create a machine and set its name to dns1.yourname.org.

Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 3 minutes Read