named:tldr:e67c7
named: Read a custom configuration file.
$ named -c ${path-to-named-conf}
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The command "named -c ${path-to-named-conf}" is used to start the BIND DNS server with a specific configuration file.
Here is a breakdown of the command:
- "named" is the executable command used to start the BIND DNS server. BIND is a widely used DNS software.
- "-c" is an option flag that specifies the location of the configuration file for BIND.
- "${path-to-named-conf}" is a placeholder that needs to be replaced with the actual path to the named configuration file. This file contains the settings and options for the BIND DNS server.
By providing the path to the named configuration file with the "-c" flag, the command ensures that BIND uses the specified configuration file when it starts up. This allows you to have multiple configuration files for different purposes and select the appropriate one at startup.
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.