System administration

dnst – Domain Name System Tools

dnst :: Domain Name System Tools is a toolset to assist DNS operators with zone and nameserver maintenance.

dnst is intended to offer both:

  • a supported drop-in (see below) replacement and upgrade path for a subset of the popular NLnet Labs LDNS example tools, re-implemented in the Rust prpgramming language powered by the NLnet Labs domain Rust library
  • an evolving toolbox of commands to aid DNS operators in the maintenance and operation of their zones and nameservers.

dnst is not intended perform dig and drill-like functions

This is free and open source software.

Website: github.com/NLnetLabs/dnst
Support:
Developer: NLnet Labs
License: BSD 3-Clause “New” or “Revised” License

dnst commands and options

dnst is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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