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named:tldr:0f645
named: Listen for queries on a specific port instead of the default port 53.
$ named -p ${port}
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The command "named -p ${port}" is used to start the BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain) server with a specific port number.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "named" is the name of the command used to start the BIND server.
- "-p" is an option or flag that specifies the port number to listen on.
- "${port}" is a variable that represents the port number you want to use. The actual port number is substituted for the "${port}" variable.
By using this command, you can start the BIND server and specify a particular port for it to listen on. This is useful when you want to run multiple instances of BIND on the same machine, or when you need to configure the server to listen on a non-standard port.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.