[Pdns-users] simple questions from newcomer to powerDNS

[bert hubert]

On Wed, Nov 17, 2004 at 03:37:04PM -0500, jr wrote:
> New user of powerdns here. Read through most of the docs 
> and I just have a few very basic questions.
> 
> 1-What is the recommended way to build dns zones with this 
> server???

Either using your own script or poweradmin. Search freshmeat for 'powerdns'
and you will find more tools.

> 3-Is there a curses based tool for administering zones??

No.

> 4-Will powerdns read bind zone files directly???

Yes.

> 5-How do people manage dns zones on this server without 
> poweradmin???

Many do, I run powerdns in bind mode.

> 6-Does anyone know if there is commercial support for this 
> product???

Yes, mail sales at trilab.com.

Good luck!

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