How To Configure BIND as a Private Network DNS Server

Setting up your own DNS (Domain Name Service) for your private network is a great way to improve the management of your servers. In this tutorial, we will go over how to set up an internal DNS server using BIND9, which provides a centralized way to manage your internal hostnames and private IP addresses–an indispensable tool when your environment expands to more than a few hosts. Choose your operating system below to get started.

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