yes i need a caching name server that if the address it is looking for is not in cache will goto my Astaro firewall(which has the dns server to query). eli at streetlampsoftware.com wrote: > William Warren wrote: > >> I am having some issue with setting up a caching nameserver. >> here's the link: >> http://www.centos.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=150&forum=10&post_id=400#forumpost400 >> >> >> the OS is now CentOS4 > > > If you only need caching, then try using something simpler, and more > secure, than bind. Try dnsmasq (it can run a dhcp-server too, but that > is easily disabled) or dns-cache (a djb software utility). > > I prefer dnsmasq myself. Simple, but effective. > _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS at centos.org > http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos > . > -- My "Foundation" verse: Isa 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. -- carpe ductum -- "Grab the tape" CDTT (Certified Duct Tape Technician) Linux user #322099 Machines: 206822 256638 276825 http://counter.li.org/