On 01/05/2014 05:53 AM, Carlos E. R. wrote:
I'm considering replacing bind with dnsmasq in my main system, it seems far easier to maintain. No need to keep direct and reverse zone files, for different zones. Just an /etc/hosts file...
Carlos, I've looked around a bit, but always stick with isc-bind & isc-dhcpd. While setup takes a bit of reading and making friends with TSIG keys, zone signing, etc.. -- for the most part it is automated such that once configured - it will run for years without any additional intervention. Also, suse generates the needed TSIG keys for you on install and provides the genDDNSkey script to automate generating any additional keys needed. I was completely impressed with dnsmasq and easily see it being able to replace my bind/dhcp (with dynamic dns update) setup. Even providing equivalent to the isc-dhcpd host statement allowing hostname rewriting and address allocation based on mac address. Maybe I'll play with it when I get a chance and see what the memory requirements are for each. isc bind/dhcpd configuration has gotten so dead-bang easy on new server installs for my little network, it really is just a 'dance with the one than brought you case'. -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org