Network

The named-checkzone command

Validates a DNS zone file: checks that it has SOA and NS and that the syntax is correct.

Syntax

named-checkzone <zona> <fichero>

Copy-ready examples

$ named-checkzone aula.local /etc/bind/db.aula.localValidate the zone

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • Every zone needs an SOA record and at least one NS.

Related commands

named-checkconfdighost

FAQ

What if the SOA is missing?

named-checkzone errors out: the zone would not load in the server.

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