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doc: update dnsproxy configuration

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......@@ -584,7 +584,7 @@ For example, processing an Internet-class query needs to find an
answer. Then based on the previous state, it may also append an
authority SOA or provide additional records. Each of these actions
represents a 'processing step'. Now, if a query module is loaded for a
zone, it is provided with an implicit query plan which can be extended
zone, it is provided with an implicit query plan which can be extended
by the module or even changed altogether.
Each module is configured in the corresponding module section and is
......@@ -706,7 +706,7 @@ Limitations
-----------------------------
The module catches all unsatisfied queries and forwards them to the
indicated server for resolution, i.e. a tiny DNS proxy. There are several
indicated server for resolution, i.e. a tiny DNS proxy. There are several
uses of this feature:
* A substitute public-facing server in front of the real one
......@@ -716,12 +716,16 @@ uses of this feature:
*Note: The module does not alter the query/response as the resolver would,
and the original transport protocol is kept as well.*
The configuration is straightforward and just a single IP address
(either IPv4 or IPv6) is required::
The configuration is straightforward and just a single remote server is
required::
remote:
- id: hidden
address: 10.0.1.1
mod-dnsproxy:
- id: default
remote: 10.0.1.1
remote: hidden
template:
- id: default
......@@ -731,14 +735,14 @@ The configuration is straightforward and just a single IP address
- domain: local.zone
When clients query for anything in the ``local.zone``, they will be
responded to locally. The rest of the requests will be forwarded to the
responded to locally. The rest of the requests will be forwarded to the
specified server (``10.0.1.1`` in this case).
``rosedb`` – Static resource records
------------------------------------
The module provides a mean to override responses for certain queries before
the record is searched in the available zones. The module comes with the
the record is searched in the available zones. The module comes with the
``rosedb_tool`` tool used to manipulate the database of static records.
Neither the tool nor the module are enabled by default, recompile with
the ``--enable-rosedb`` configuration flag to enable them.
......@@ -766,7 +770,7 @@ And we query the nameserver with the following:
$ kdig IN AAAA ipv6.myrecord.com
... returns NOERROR, ::1
*Note: An entry in the database matches anything at the same or a lower domain
*Note: An entry in the database matches anything at the same or a lower domain
level, i.e. 'myrecord.com' matches 'a.a.myrecord.com' as well.
This can be utilized to create catch-all entries.*
......@@ -786,12 +790,12 @@ In this case, the responses will:
1. Be authoritative (AA flag set)
2. Provide an authority section (SOA + NS)
3. Be NXDOMAIN if the name is found *(i.e. the 'IN AAAA myrecord.com' from
the example)*, but not the RR type *(this is to allow the synthesis of
the example)*, but not the RR type *(this is to allow the synthesis of
negative responses)*
*Note: The SOA record applies only to the 'myrecord.com.', not to any other
record (not even those of its subdomains). From this point of view, all records
in the database are unrelated and not hierarchical. The idea is to provide
in the database are unrelated and not hierarchical. The idea is to provide
subtree isolation for each entry.*
In addition, the module is able to log matching queries via remote syslog if
......@@ -805,7 +809,7 @@ Here is an example on how to use the module:
$ mkdir /tmp/static_rrdb
$ # No logging
$ rosedb_tool /tmp/static_rrdb add myrecord.com. A 3600 "127.0.0.1" "-" "-"
$ rosedb_tool /tmp/static_rrdb add myrecord.com. A 3600 "127.0.0.1" "-" "-"
$ # Logging as 'www_query' to Syslog at 10.0.0.1
$ rosedb_tool /tmp/static_rrdb add www.myrecord.com. A 3600 "127.0.0.1" \
"www_query" "10.0.0.1"
......
......@@ -857,7 +857,8 @@ server for resolution.
.ft C
mod\-dnsproxy:
\- id: STR
remote: ADDR[@INT]
remote: remote_id
catch\-nxdomain: BOOL
.ft P
.fi
.UNINDENT
......@@ -867,10 +868,16 @@ mod\-dnsproxy:
A module identifier.
.SS remote
.sp
An IP address of the destination server. Optional port specification
(default is 53) can be appended to the address using \fB@\fP separator.
A \fI\%reference\fP to a remote server where the queries are
forwarded to.
.sp
Default: empty
.SS catch\-nxdomain
.sp
If enabled, all unsatisfied queries (also applies to local zone lookups)
are forwarded.
.sp
Default: off
.SH MODULE ROSEDB
.sp
The module provides a mean to override responses for certain queries before
......
......@@ -1003,7 +1003,8 @@ server for resolution.
mod-dnsproxy:
- id: STR
remote: ADDR[@INT]
remote: remote_id
catch-nxdomain: BOOL
.. _mod-dnsproxy_id:
......@@ -1017,11 +1018,21 @@ A module identifier.
remote
------
An IP address of the destination server. Optional port specification
(default is 53) can be appended to the address using ``@`` separator.
A :ref:`reference<remote_id>` to a remote server where the queries are
forwarded to.
Default: empty
.. _mod-dnsproxy_catch-nxdomain:
catch-nxdomain
--------------
If enabled, all unsatisfied queries (also applies to local zone lookups)
are forwarded.
Default: off
.. _Module rosedb:
Module rosedb
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