Trying to set up DNS for first time.. basic questions...

[Michael O'Keefe]

seberino at spawar.navy.mil wrote:
> I got a static ip address and need to set up my own DNS
> or pay $10/month to my ISP.
> 
> I downloaded a DNS HOWTO but it just tells you how to
> modify all these cryptic config files without really
> explaining what is going on...
> 
> *What is best/most secure/best documented DNS implementation??*

I think there are really only 2 in the running

ISC's BIND (v8 is notoriously insecure, wait and see on v9)
DJB's tinydns (supposedly very secure, don't know about docs)

> Any other advice/tips for someone setting up DNS for first
> time would be appreciated too.

I suppose the tips depend on which one you go for
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