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Recursion

Recursion is the term used when a DNS server queries another DNS servers in order to deliver a result back to the user. Allowing recursion for any source address may allow the DNS server to be used in a DDoS. As a result it is recommended that recursion only be permitted for local clients.

Best practice recommends that

Split DNS/Views

  • Use of Split DNS
  • Use of Views

Internal DNS

  • Use of DNS universally inside network

DMZ

  • Use of DNS within the DMZ

Reverse DNS

  • Use of Reverse DNS

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