PowerDNS consists of three DNS software products (the Authoritative server, the Recursor, and Dnsdist).
The PowerDNS Authoritative Server enables authoritative DNS service from all major databases, including but not limited to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite3, Sybase, Microsoft SQL Server, LDAP and plain text files.
DNS answers can also be fully scripted using a variety of (scripting) languages such as Lua, Java, Perl, Python, Ruby, C and C++. Such scripting can be used for dynamic redirection, (spam) filtering or real time intervention.
Website: www.powerdns.com
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: PowerDNS.com B.V.
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
PowerDNS is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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