Misconfigurations, attacks, and software vulnerabilities in commonly used DNS servers are causing problems all over the world. While DNS is one of the core services of any network, there have not been affordable solutions that were simple to install and run, yet up to par with today's DNS security requirements.

Nixu Secure Name Server (SNS) is a virtualization-ready DNS software appliance streamlining the tedious routines associated with installing and operating DNS servers. Targeted at replacing plain BIND and Microsoft DNS servers, Nixu SNS simplifies day-to-day management routines while providing a higher level of DNS security. Nixu SNS can be operated as a caching DNS server, an authoritative DNS server, or both.		Click to enlarge
Migrating DNS to Virtual Infrastructure: Easy as 1-2-3 Compared with traditional hardware-based DNS computing appliances, Nixu SNS introduces a new level of platform freedom. Distributed as ISO image that auto-installs the entire software stack from hardened Linux operating system (CentOS) to application layer in just minutes, it can be run on all RHEL 4 compliant x86 servers or as a virtual machine - the choice is yours. Better yet, its intuitive web-based management tools coupled with automated software update mechanism minimize exposure to vulnerabilities while realizing significant savings in system management overheads. Priced at $495 per server per year (US), Nixu SNS sets the new standard for DNS servers running on x86-based platforms. To find out just how sweet running DNS servers can be, take Nixu SNS for a free spin today.		Click to enlarge

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Solution Benefits

• Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO):
• Commercial O/Ss used to run DNS servers cost as much or more than annual Nixu SNS subscription
• Reduced overhead costs thanks to user-friendly WebUI that speeds up DNS and system configuration tasks; automated installation and maintenance processes
• Enhanced level of DNS security:
• Hardened, purpose-built solution architecture for built-in security
• Automated software updates keep vulnerabilities at bay
• Automated data validation preventing faulty DNS configurations
• Protection against DoS attacks, DNS poisoning, DNS cache poisoning
• Simplified management and maintenance routines:
• Web-based user-interface allows Nixu SNS to be managed using standard browsers
• Software updates handled automatically whenever new vulnerabilities are announced

Main Features at Glance

• Automated installation of entire software stack from OS to application
• Can be operated as an authoritative DNS server (slave and/or master), caching DNS server, or both
• Simple integration with RFC-compliant, hidden primary servers such as Nixu NameSurfer Suite or home-grown legacy systems
• Built-in, hardened Linux OS
• Pre-defined firewall and built-in Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for added DNS security
• Web-based, intuitive user-interface for system and DNS configurations
• User management tools
• System management tools
• DNS traffic statistics displayed in WebUI
• Automated validation of DNS configurations
• Automated software updates

Materials

 Nixu SNS Brochure (141 kb)
 Nixu SNS Security White Paper (209 kb)
 Nixu SNS Certification Test Paper: HP ProLiant Server Series (153 kb)
 Nixu & HP, Solution Paper on Nixu SNS (75 kb)
 Virtualized DNS and IP Addressing Environments (679kb)