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diff --git a/doc/arm/introduction.inc.rst b/doc/arm/introduction.inc.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..42d7110 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/arm/introduction.inc.rst @@ -0,0 +1,100 @@ +.. 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. |