pdns ☆
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Description:
Authoritative nameserver
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @PowerDNS  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: dns nameserver authoritative networking infrastructure
Install: brew install pdns
About:
PowerDNS Authoritative Server is a high-performance DNS server that can be used to serve authoritative DNS zones. It supports multiple backend storage options including SQL and NoSQL databases, allowing for flexible integration with existing infrastructure. The server is known for its speed and compliance with DNS standards.
Key Features:
  • High performance and low latency
  • Supports multiple backends (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite)
  • Full DNSSEC support
  • REST API for management
Use Cases:
  • Hosting authoritative DNS zones for domains
  • Large-scale DNS infrastructure management
  • DNSSEC signed domains
Alternatives:
  • Bind – Bind is the standard reference implementation, while PowerDNS often offers better performance and easier management via APIs.
  • Knot DNS – Knot DNS is another high-performance authoritative server, often noted for its efficiency with DNSSEC.
Version History
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