BIND
Berkeley Internet Name Domain, a widely used open-source DNS server and tool suite maintained by ISC. Its configuration vocabulary influences many general DNS terms, even when another platform is used.
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CoreDNS
A modular DNS server commonly used for service discovery in Kubernetes and other cloud-native environments. Its behavior is defined by a chain of plugins.
Kea
An open-source DHCPv4, DHCPv6, and dynamic DNS server developed by ISC. It uses a modular architecture, APIs, hooks, and external database options.
Knot DNS
An open-source authoritative DNS server developed by CZ.NIC, designed for high-performance authoritative service and DNSSEC operation. It is distinct from Knot Resolver.
Knot Resolver
An open-source caching and validating recursive resolver developed by CZ.NIC. It supports modular policy and modern DNS transports.
Named
The traditional daemon process name for BIND DNS server. Administrators use configuration files and tools such as rndc to control it.