Bind versión for hpux 11i v1

[David Redon_2]

I am installing a new hpux system using hpux 11i v1. I think the default BIND version is 8.1.2 but I have read it is being obsoleted and that we must use version 9.2.0. Is that true? I would rather prefer to install my DNS server with the most stable version as I do not need any special option.

[Robert-Jan Goossens]

Hi,

The latest version is 9.2.0, you can download it from below link.

BIND 920

http://www.software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=BIND9.2


BIND 812

http://www.software.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=BIND812

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BIND 8.1.2, which was available as a webupgrade on the HP-UX 11.0 operating system, will be discontinued starting from 17th October 2003 and will be obsoleted by end of March 2004. HP recommends BIND 8.1.2 customers to migrate to BIND 9.2.0, which is a higher version of BIND 8.1.2, with additional features. The BIND 8.1.2 configuration file is fully compliant with the BIND 9.2.0 configuration file, except for the database (db) file format. Migrating from BIND 8.1.2 to BIND 9.2.0 explains the simple procedure to convert the database file format from BIND 8.1.2 to 9.2.

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Regards,
Robert-Jan

[David Redon_2]

So, if 8.1.2 is being obsoleted why HP stills ships systems with that version installed?

[Robert-Jan Goossens]

Judging from your thread yes !

I don't know why, but you could contact your local HP response center and ask them this question.

Best regards,
Robert-Jan