I was chatting with our sysadmin tonight about DNS, and pointed out a rant that he posted on DNS today. He also told me that I should learn more about DNS, as its fundamental knowledge that any one with an operational interest in the internet (or their own web services) should know. He recommended the O’Reilly Bind and DNS book (even though he’s never actually read it or any other book on DNS), so I ordered it. Thanks Apokalyptik.
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If you’re reading this site via RSS, I apologize for the multiple postings of my “daily links”. I saw the bug earlier this week and through it’d fix itself, but it hasn’t.
I just made a few changes to the site code to try and shut down the errant postings… The problem is I’m not 100% sure where the postings are coming from, so hopefully, I’ve squashed the bug. If not, I’ll try something different tomorrow.
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eeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwww.
DNS & BIND is a huge overkill for understanding DNS. In my opinion, the only people who need to read this book and know DNS at this level – are those who administer these services.
Save yourself some cash and hours of driving nails with your forehead – do some Google searches for the basics of DNS or pick up the phone and call me. If you could find a DNS for Dummies book, you’d be better off.
There’s no better book (so I’m told) than the one you purchased if you want to install and maintain your own DNS server, but with today’s technology, there’s no way I’d let you do it without first giving you a stern lecture.
The book also only covers an older version of Bind and the DNS tools. I got it years ago after having “learned DNS” and was quiet disappointed.
Good books teach me new tricks about things I already master.
– ask