DNS Server

nx9-dns-server

High-Performance, RFC-Compliant Authoritative DNS Server

Built in Rust with DNSSEC support, designed for reliability, security, and ease of deployment in production environments.

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Key Features

High Performance

Built with Rust and asynchronous I/O for handling thousands of concurrent DNS queries with minimal resource usage.

DNSSEC Support

Built-in DNSSEC implementation with automatic signing, key management, and secure DNS response validation.

Easy Management

Simple SQLite database backend with upcoming web UI and RESTful API for streamlined DNS record management.

Production Ready

Designed for reliability with comprehensive logging, error handling, and multiple deployment options including Docker.

Documentation

Installation & Setup

Get started with nx9-dns-server installation and initial configuration.

Architecture Overview

Learn about the technical architecture and design principles.

Algorithm & Flowchart

Understand the DNS query processing algorithm and flow.

DNS Record Management

Learn how to manage DNS records and database operations.

DNSSEC Implementation

Setup and manage DNSSEC for secure DNS operations.

Deployment Options

Explore different deployment methods and configurations.

Configuration Reference

Complete reference for all configuration options and settings.

Testing & Diagnostics

Tools and methods for testing and troubleshooting your DNS server.

API Reference

RESTful API documentation for programmatic DNS management.

Roadmap

Future development plans and upcoming features.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting guide.

Contributing

Guidelines for contributing to the nx9-dns-server project.

Quick Start

1

Install Dependencies

Ensure you have Rust and required system libraries installed.

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
2

Clone and Build

Get the source code and compile the DNS server.

git clone https://github.com/thakares/nx9-dns-server.git
cd nx9-dns-server
cargo build --release
3

Configure and Run

Set up your DNS records and start the server.

export DNS_DB_PATH="dns.db"
export DNS_BIND="0.0.0.0:53"
./target/release/dns_server