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Summary: No Need For Anything Else
Review: After strugling for two weeks trying to figure out Linux Server setups (specifically DNS) I got this book. This was the third book I bought (the other two just confused me more) and I wish I bought it first. It is clear and concise with good examples. It is readable and not just DBA-jargon and for once someone understood that if you are going to buy a book on how to set up a DNS, It means that you most probably are not familiar with all the little hidden details that needs to be remembered along the lines. I would suggest this book to everyone, from the first-timers (newbies?) to the more proficient webmaster looking for some more internet security! All I can say is "It's a great book!"
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Summary: I find myself going back ot O'Reilly's DNS and Bind.
Review: I bought all of Craig's Linux Library books but NFS and Samba. They are all great books and easier to read than O'Reilly but I find myself using my O'Reilly DNS and Bind book over this one because Craig doesn't cover Bind 9 in detail such as rndc. He also dropped the ball on giving complete info on how to install and configure Bind 9. I hope the second edition is better. Until then, get O'Reilly's DNS book. You'll be glad you did.
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Summary: If you only buy one, this is it.
Review: If you can only buy one book for running BIND on Linux, this is your book. Craig Hunt walks you through configuring DNS for many straight-forward, day to day configurations, as well as some quite esoteric setups and needs. The coverage of security and BIND is quite good, with ample explanations of the security issues of running a DNS server, ways to stop the "common" hacks of BIND, and options to look into for greater security (DNSSec, dedicated DNS server, keysigning, etc). The book's organization lends itself to reading cover to cover, picking up more details and better understanding as you go, while skipping areas that may or may not be germain to your particular situation (BIND 9, DNSSec etc). This series of books from Sybex is turning out to be one of the best for Linux Administrators, the other titles (that I own) cover SAMBA and Apache, and are just as well written and compotent. While their are other books on BIND out there (such as DNS & BIND by O'Reilly) this one is the most approachable, and without sacrificing techinical details of an often misunderstood topic.
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Summary: Finally ... a book on Linux and BIND worth buying!
Review: Okay, rarely do I rave about computer books ... especially books on such dry topics as running a DNS server. I'm just one of those book buyers who tries to do a little pre-purchase research and who expects those books that I *do* purchase to at least meet their billing. But this book far surpassed what I expected from it! Craig Hunt's writing style could be compared to that of other tech writers like Mark Minasi or Tony Redmond (both of whom normally cater to the MS world, of course). This book reads like the author is speaking to you, moves quickly through the basics, spends just the right amount of time on the key issues, warns you of pitfalls you need to avoid, and gives you some important "heads up" pointers on things to look for down the road. If you're new to Linux and are tasked with setting up a reliable, fire and forget DNS server based off of the BIND package, this book is your ticket to getting it done right the first time. It's both a hands-on tutorial and a light reference tome in one handy package. Worth the money and then some!
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Summary: Finally ... a book on Linux and BIND worth buying!
Review: Okay, rarely do I rave about computer books ... especially books on such dry topics as running a DNS server. I'm just one of those book buyers who tries to do a little pre-purchase research and who expects those books that I *do* purchase to at least meet their billing. But this book far surpassed what I expected from it! Craig Hunt's writing style could be compared to that of other tech writers like Mark Minasi or Tony Redmond (both of whom normally cater to the MS world, of course). This book reads like the author is speaking to you, moves quickly through the basics, spends just the right amount of time on the key issues, warns you of pitfalls you need to avoid, and gives you some important "heads up" pointers on things to look for down the road. If you're new to Linux and are tasked with setting up a reliable, fire and forget DNS server based off of the BIND package, this book is your ticket to getting it done right the first time. It's both a hands-on tutorial and a light reference tome in one handy package. Worth the money and then some!
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Summary: The story of DNS and BIND clearly told.
Review: Thanks for giving me the chance to tell you about "Linux DNS Server Administration" and about the series of Linux books of which it is a part. The Craig Hunt Linux Library was created because Linux deserves its own line of system administration books. Many Linux system administrators rely on books that were written for the Unix operating system because Linux and Unix are almost the same. Since when was almost good enough for a professional system administrator? Linux is an enterprise and departmental server operating system used for mission-critical applications. As the administrator of such a system, you cannot settle for information that is almost correct. You require accurate information that is focused on the operating system that you will actually be using. Linux is an excellent platform upon which to build a DNS server. The reliability of Linux itself is already legendary. As important as the reliability of the operating system, is the reliability of the name server software running on that system. Again, Linux is a winner because it uses the Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) software that first introduced DNS to widespread use back in the 1980s, and is still the most widely used DNS software today. BIND has been put to the test and proven reliable by millions of users. This book provides complete coverage of DNS and BIND running under Linux. Unlike books that attempt to cover every version of Unix and BIND, even versions that are long out of date, "Linux DNS Server Administration" focuses exclusively on Linux and BIND 8, so there is no need for you to sift through unrelated examples from various flavors of Unix and BIND. As a result, the BIND examples are more consistent and easier to follow. These factors create a book that is better organized and easier to read. Linux system administrators will find this book invaluable as their primary resource for DNS information. It provides detailed instruction about how a DNS server is built on a Linux platform. Examples of compiling, installing and configuring BIND to run with Linux are provided. Security features specific to Linux are covered. Information about Linux that is overlooked by other DNS books is provided here. Even administrators of Unix and Windows NT systems will find this book a useful companion text. This book provides a detailed description of the underlying DNS protocols and ties that discussion to the values used to configure DNS. It provides this information in a clear and organized manner. The insights into how DNS works and why certain configuration values are used, will be helpful to anyone running DNS-even if they don't use Linux. I think you will find that "Linux DNS Server Administration" provides in-depth technical coverage of DNS and BIND that is presented in a clear and concise manner. I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for you.
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Summary: Good in theory but not practice
Review: This books gives an excellent theoretical understanding of DNS but fails on giving technical details on installation and trouble shooting. Getting this software running is not a simple process. I don't have the O'Reilly DNS book but based on the other O'Reilly books that I use, I would assume it has more help on installation atc. I would certainly suggest considering it first.
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Summary: Clear, Practical, In-Depth Coverage of DNS
Review: Written specifically for Linux administrators by renowned Linux expert Craig Hunt, this book is the most complete, most advanced guide to DNS for Linux you'll find anywhere. It teaches you, step-by-step, all the standard and advanced techniques you need to know to configure and maintain a DNS server on a Linux box. Hundreds of clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail. Coverage includes: * Understanding DNS architecture * Downloading, compiling, and installing BIND * Customizing BIND logging * Setting the order of resolver queries * Testing DNS with host, dig, and nslookup ... and much much more! Author Craig Hunt is a noted TCP/IP and Linux expert who lectures regularly at Networld+Interop, ComNet, and other networking and Linux trade shows. His other books include the best-selling Linux Network Servers: 24seven from Sybex and the classic TCP/IP Administration from O'Reilly & Associates
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