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NSD (Name Server Daemon)
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NSD | Free of charge · open source · BSD license | Free |
As nlnetlabs.nl lists them, read 29 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from NSD (Name Server Daemon)'s own pages
- Community support
- Community support is best effort through the NLnet Labs forum, while the project commits to fixing security issues and software bugs. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Current release
- The download page lists NSD 4.15.2 as the current version, dated 02 September, 2026. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1999 · nlnetlabs.nl, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands · nlnetlabs.nl, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The project identifies TLD operators, DNS root servers, and others needing a fast authoritative name server as suitable users. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Maintainer
- NSD is developed and maintained by NLnet Labs, a non-profit Public Benefit Organisation. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- No recursive caching
- NSD does not implement recursive caching; NLnet Labs points users needing a validating recursive caching resolver to Unbound. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Performance
- The project says NSD is designed for high query rates and includes simdzone, a high-performance DNS presentation format parser. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- The download page says Linux and *BSD sources and binaries are available through package managers or ports collections. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Professional support
- Paid support contracts offer direct access to the development team at different service levels; pricing is available by contacting Open Netlabs. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Protocol features
- The 4.15.2 release notes list EDNS0 padding support with DNS over TLS, additional RR types and SVCB service parameter keys, and PROXYv2 access control options. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- NSD is an authoritative DNS name server designed for speed, reliability, stability, and security. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Security
- NSD is covered by a security patch policy, and the project publishes security advisories and security reporting information. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Standards
- NSD aims to serve as a reference implementation for emerging IETF standards and implements accepted RFCs according to their specifications. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
- Support terms
- The listed Gold, Silver, and Bronze support levels have response times of 4, 12, and 24 hours respectively, with service details varying by level. · nlnetlabs.nl, 29 Sept 2026
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