Knot DNS

Knot DNS

Knot DNS is a high-performance authoritative-only DNS server designed for speed, reliability, stability and security with advanced DNSSEC capabilities and modern DNS features.

Details:
Estimated Popularity
0
Pricing Model
Free
Hosting Type
Self-Hosted
License
Proprietary
Deployment Difficulty
Medium
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Knot DNS is a modern, high-performance authoritative DNS server developed by the .CZ registry. It's designed for mission-critical environments where performance, security, and reliability are paramount, with particular strength in DNSSEC implementation.

Key Features

  • Exceptional Performance:

    • High-speed query processing
    • Multi-threaded architecture
    • Memory-efficient design
    • Fast zone compilation
    • Optimized data structures
    • Minimal resource footprint
  • Advanced DNSSEC:

    • Automatic DNSSEC signing
    • Intelligent key management
    • Algorithm agility support
    • NSEC3 implementation
    • Key rollover automation
    • Policy-based signing
  • Modern DNS Features:

    • Zone file compilation
    • Dynamic DNS updates
    • Catalog zones support
    • Response rate limiting
    • Query processing modules
    • Event-driven architecture
  • Enterprise Reliability:

    • Master-slave replication
    • Automatic failover
    • Zone transfer optimization
    • Configuration validation
    • Comprehensive monitoring
    • Professional support

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