FreeBSD dns guides
8 guides about dns software and administration.
Browse dnspackages →BIND vs Unbound on FreeBSD: DNS Server Comparison
Compare BIND and Unbound DNS servers on FreeBSD: authoritative vs recursive, DNSSEC support, configuration complexity, performance, memory usage, and when to use each.
2026-04-09FreeBSD DNS Administration Guide
FreeBSD DNS administration: Unbound recursive resolver, BIND authoritative server, NSD, DNSSEC signing and validation, split DNS, caching, and performance tuning.
2026-04-09BIND on FreeBSD: Authoritative DNS Server Review
Review of BIND 9 on FreeBSD: authoritative and recursive DNS setup, DNSSEC, zone management, views, response rate limiting, and comparison with Unbound and NSD.
2026-04-09How to Set Up BIND DNS Server on FreeBSD
Set up BIND 9 DNS server on FreeBSD: authoritative zones, recursive resolver, DNSSEC signing, split-horizon DNS, logging, and security hardening.
2026-04-09NSD on FreeBSD: Authoritative-Only DNS Review
In-depth review of NSD on FreeBSD: authoritative-only DNS design, zone configuration, DNSSEC signing, AXFR/IXFR zone transfers, and comparison with BIND for authoritative DNS.
2026-04-09How to Set Up AdGuard Home on FreeBSD
Step-by-step guide to setting up AdGuard Home on FreeBSD. Covers installation, web interface, DNS filtering, custom rules, DHCP integration, DNS-over-HTTPS, and comparison with Pi-hole.
2026-03-29How to Set Up a FreeBSD Router and Gateway
Complete guide to building a FreeBSD router and gateway. Covers IP forwarding, NAT with PF, DHCP, DNS, QoS, multi-WAN, VPN, and monitoring.
2026-03-29How to Set Up Unbound DNS Resolver on FreeBSD
Complete guide to setting up Unbound as a local DNS resolver on FreeBSD. Covers configuration, DNSSEC validation, DNS-over-TLS forwarding, local zones, ad blocking, and performance tuning.
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