diff --git a/docs/guides/dns/knot_authoritative_dns.md b/docs/guides/dns/knot_authoritative_dns.md index 8c845ad5a8..2e41c0e6c7 100644 --- a/docs/guides/dns/knot_authoritative_dns.md +++ b/docs/guides/dns/knot_authoritative_dns.md @@ -1,13 +1,13 @@ --- title: Knot Authoritative DNS author: Neel Chauhan -contributors: Steven Spencer +contributors: Steven Spencer, Ganna Zhyrnova tested_with: 9.4 tags: - dns --- -An alternative to BIND, [Knot DNS](https://www.knot-dns.cz/) is a modern authoritative-only DNS server maintained by the Czech domain registry [CZ.NIC](https://www.nic.cz/). +An alternative to BIND, [Knot DNS](https://www.knot-dns.cz/), is a modern authoritative-only DNS server maintained by the Czech domain registry [CZ.NIC](https://www.nic.cz/). ## Prerequisites and assumptions @@ -21,13 +21,13 @@ External, or public, DNS servers map hostnames to IP addresses and, in the case ## Installing and enabling Knot -First install EPEL: +First, install EPEL: ```bash dnf install epel-release ``` -Next install Knot: +Next, install Knot: ```bash dnf install knot @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ log: any: info ``` -Replace `example.com` with the domain name you are running a nameserver for. +Replace `example.com` with the domain name for which you run a nameserver. Next, create the zone files: @@ -127,6 +127,6 @@ example.com mail is handled by 10 mail.another.com. ## Conclusion -While most people use third-party services for DNS, there are scenarios where self-hosting DNS is desired. For instance, telecom, hosting, and social media companies, host a large number of DNS entries where hosted services are undesirable. +While most people use third-party services for DNS, there are scenarios where self-hosting DNS is desired. For instance, telecom, hosting, and social media companies host many DNS entries where hosted services are undesirable. -Knot is one of many open source tools which make hosting DNS possible. Congratulations, you have your very own DNS server! Cheers! +Knot is one of many open-source tools that make hosting DNS possible. Congratulations, you have your very own DNS server!