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+.. Copyright (C) Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. ("ISC")
+..
+.. SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
+..
+.. This Source Code Form is subject to the terms of the Mozilla Public
+.. License, v. 2.0. If a copy of the MPL was not distributed with this
+.. file, you can obtain one at https://mozilla.org/MPL/2.0/.
+..
+.. See the COPYRIGHT file distributed with this work for additional
+.. information regarding copyright ownership.
+
+.. _introduction:
+
+Introduction to DNS and BIND 9
+==============================
+
+The Internet Domain Name System (DNS) consists of:
+
+- the syntax to specify the names of entities in the Internet in a hierarchical manner,
+- the rules used for delegating authority over names, and
+- the system implementation that actually maps names to Internet addresses.
+
+DNS data is maintained in a group of distributed hierarchical databases.
+
+.. _doc_scope:
+
+Scope of Document
+-----------------
+
+The Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) software implements a domain name server
+for a number of operating systems. This document provides basic
+information about the installation and maintenance of Internet Systems
+Consortium (ISC) BIND version 9 software package for system
+administrators.
+
+This manual covers BIND version |release|.
+
+.. _organization:
+
+Organization of This Document
+-----------------------------
+
+:ref:`introduction` introduces the basic DNS and BIND concepts. Some tutorial material on
+:ref:`dns_overview` is presented for those unfamiliar with DNS. A
+:ref:`intro_dns_security` is provided to allow BIND operators to implement
+appropriate security for their operational environment.
+
+:ref:`requirements` describes the hardware and environment requirements for BIND 9
+and lists both the supported and unsupported platforms.
+
+:ref:`configuration` is intended as a quickstart guide for newer users. Sample files
+are included for :ref:`config_auth_samples` (both :ref:`primary<sample_primary>` and
+:ref:`secondary<sample_secondary>`), as well as a simple :ref:`config_resolver_samples` and
+a :ref:`sample_forwarding`. Some reference material on the :ref:`Zone File<zone_file>` is included.
+
+:ref:`ns_operations` covers basic BIND 9 software and DNS operations, including some
+useful tools, Unix signals, and plugins.
+
+:ref:`advanced` builds on the configurations of :ref:`configuration`, adding
+functions and features the system administrator may need.
+
+:ref:`security` covers most aspects of BIND 9 security, including file permissions,
+running BIND 9 in a "jail," and securing file transfers and dynamic updates.
+
+:ref:`dnssec` describes the theory and practice of cryptographic authentication of DNS
+information. The :ref:`dnssec_guide` is a practical guide to implementing DNSSEC.
+
+:ref:`Reference` gives exhaustive descriptions of all supported blocks, statements,
+and grammars used in BIND 9's ``named.conf`` configuration file.
+
+:ref:`troubleshooting` provides information on identifying and solving BIND 9 and DNS
+problems. Information about bug-reporting procedures is also provided.
+
+:ref:`build_bind` is a definitive guide for those occasions where the user requires
+special options not provided in the standard Linux or Unix distributions.
+
+The **Appendices** contain useful reference information, such as a bibliography and historic
+information related to BIND and the Domain Name System, as well as the current *man*
+pages for all the published tools.
+
+.. _conventions:
+
+Conventions Used in This Document
+---------------------------------
+
+In this document, we generally use ``fixed-width`` text to indicate the
+following types of information:
+
+- pathnames
+- filenames
+- URLs
+- hostnames
+- mailing list names
+- new terms or concepts
+- literal user input
+- program output
+- keywords
+- variables
+
+Text in "quotes," **bold text**, or *italics* is also used for emphasis or clarity.