MaraDNS
A security-aware DNS server

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## What is MaraDNS ?

MaraDNS is a package that implements the Domain Name Service (DNS), an essential internet service. MaraDNS has the following advantages:

- Secure. MaraDNS has a strong security history. For example, MaraDNS has always randomized, using a secure random number generator, the Query ID and source port of DNS queries; and was never vulnerable to the "new" cache poisoning attack.
- Supported. MaraDNS has a long history of being maintained and updated. Actively developed since 2001, MaraDNS continues to be supported: The most recent release was done on February 5, 2011. Deadwood, the recursive code that is part of MaraDNS 2.0, is currently stable code.
- Easy to use. A basic recursive configuration needs only a single three-line configuration file. A basic authoritative configuration needs only a four-line configuration file and a one-line zone file. MaraDNS is fully documented, with both easy-to-follow tutorials and a complete and up-to-date reference manual.
- Small. MaraDNS is well suited for embedded applications and other environments where the server must use the absolute minimum number of resources possible.
- Open Source. MaraDNS is fully open-source, The license is a two-clause BSD license that is almost identical to the FreeBSD license.

A full comparison between MaraDNS and other DNS servers is available in the advocacy document.

## Support

MaraDNS support (including bug reports) is available on the MaraDNS mailing list. To join the mailing list, send an email to list-request@maradns.org with the word "subscribe" in the subject and body of the message. Once you join the list, send an email to list@maradns.org with your support concern.

Mailing list archives are here: Archive #1, Archive #2.

## Special Thanks

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