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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.

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Kea

An open-source DHCPv4, DHCPv6, and dynamic DNS server developed by ISC. It uses a modular architecture, APIs, hooks, and external database options.

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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.

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Knot Resolver

An open-source caching and validating recursive resolver developed by CZ.NIC. It supports modular policy and modern DNS transports.

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Named

The traditional daemon process name for BIND DNS server. Administrators use configuration files and tools such as rndc to control it.

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