Domain Name System File
General Information
| Title | DNS File Extension |
| Extension | .dns |
| Full Form | Domain Name System File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configurations |
| Additional Functions | Map domain names, IP addresses |
| Features | Hierarchical, Distributed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Network Administration | Yes |
| Web Hosting | Yes |
| Internet Infrastructure | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | DNS spoofing |
| Best Practices | DNSSEC, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zone, .conf, .cfg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Windows Server |
Licensed | Windows Server |
 BIND |
Free | Unix, Linux, Windows, Mac |