[Dnsmasq-discuss] dnsmasq reverse auth zone transfers

[Geert Stappers]

On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 06:25:25PM +0200, Juanca wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm using dnsmasq in muy tomato router (mips arch). This is the main dns
> sever for my home (casa.lan). Also, I've a windows server lab, with a
> domain and it's own dns server as well (dominio.lab). I need the windows
> server to be able to get all the dns clients from main dns server in my
> router, so I'm trying to make a transfer zone from router to windows dns
> server. I'm facing some issues, and I've just read that dnsmasq does not
> provide reverse zone transfer. I've also just found a fork that says toi be
> able to make it possible (basezen/dnsmasq: Fork of Simon Kelley's dnsmasq
> to add IPv6 zone transfer. Proposed patch (github.com)
> <https://github.com/basezen/dnsmasq>), but it seems quite complicated for
> me to compile and make it work in my router.
> 
> As you can see, I'm not an expert in dns stuff, so it's being difficult to
> me to understand all options, and the way I should be configuring it.
> 
> What I really need is to make my windows server be able to "get and see"
> all my dnsmasq router's dns clients (for example, in case my router shuts
> down, and my windows server's clients should be able to resolve router's
> dns clients). Also, I'd need the very same, but viceversa, so in case of my
> windows server fails, my dnsmasq router's dns server is able to resolve my
> windows server's dns clients.
> 
> My question is.. 
> is it able for me to get it working without needing any patch?

> I'd love to have some tips from you guys.
 
Tips:
 - Do not ask others what your limits should be ( "able for me" )
 - Drop restrictions   ( "without needing any ..." )
 - Use open questions  (avoid "get it working [yes/no]" questions)


> Please, let me know if I should give you any other information

Tell your audience what they might be missing.
Explain them the cool thing that you want, aim for common interrest.


> Thanks a lot in advance

No, not accepted.
Express "thanks" when you get something usefull.

 
> Regards
> Juanca



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Geert Stappers
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