[Pdns-users] making use of dnscrypt

[Remi Gacogne]

Hi Fabian,

On 04/18/2017 12:57 AM, Fabian A. Santiago wrote:
>> how can i make use of dnscrypt with my own private dns servers?
>> 
>> i've read about dnsdist. is this the way to go? I don't need its
>> load balancing features, just looking for dnscrypt. is it
>> possible?

Yes, you could run dnsdist on the same host if you don't need the
load-balancing features.

> Or am I mis-thinking this?
> 
> I'm not recursing to anyone. They just serve as my domain's NS
> machines.
> 
> Now that I think about it, it Seems to me dnscrypt is for individuals
> making general internet requests such as to a recursor. Not other DNS
> servers looking up against my NS'.

You're right, DNSCrypt is not designed to be used between recursors and
authoritative servers. That would be DNSCurve, IIRC.


Kind regards,
-- 
Remi Gacogne
PowerDNS.COM BV - https://www.powerdns.com/

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