I have been using ndns to write a DNS server. It handles the low level communication and still leaves me to write up the Resource Records.
Is there a documentation or tutorial on Resource Records that should be implemented for an Authoritative DNS Server? I would very much like to make sure I don't miss anything.
Now (if it helps at all) am only looking for the basics. No zone transfers, no caching, no recursion (what caching servers do). I am only looking to respond to
- A
- MX
TXT (for SPF) and SPF (the new way)
and the unknowns. What am I supposed to implement in order to meet the rules, be nice, and most importantly.. compatible?
- I am guessing, NS, PTR, SOA might be in order. Except I can't see how any of these are required. I am not even sure I want any of those.
- I will not be using "slave" DNS servers.
- I don't know why anyone would look up my nameservers except from the WHOIS top level.
- I would prefer not to have a serial number if I can avoid it.
- The only reason I can think of to implement PTR is to make it look pretty when I say
nslookup - my-brand-new-ndns-server.
- I am guessing, NS, PTR, SOA might be in order. Except I can't see how any of these are required. I am not even sure I want any of those.
As you can see I am lost.
