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Bind 9 Internet Systems Consortium

Use this command to install Bind 9:
winget install --id=ISC.Bind -e

BIND 9 has evolved to be a very flexible, full-featured DNS system. Whatever your application is, BIND 9 probably has the required features. As the first, oldest, and most commonly deployed solution, there are more network engineers who are already familiar with BIND 9 than with any other system.

BIND 9 is a versatile DNS server software designed to provide robust and scalable domain name resolution services. It has evolved into a full-featured solution capable of handling a wide range of applications, from hosting large zones to managing private enterprise domains.

Key Features:

  • Flexible and extensible architecture supporting various DNS applications
  • Comprehensive security features including DNSSEC, RRL (Response Rate Limiting), and DNS Cookies
  • Catalog Zones for efficient management of zone information across servers
  • HSM support for secure key storage
  • Minimal ANY responses to mitigate abuse risks

Ideal for network administrators, system integrators, and organizations requiring high-performance DNS solutions. It ensures reliable name resolution while supporting a wide range of applications.

BIND 9 can be installed via winget for easy setup on supported systems.

Versions
9.17.12
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