FAQ for the Linux based ISC-BIND and ISC-DHCP

1. Which Linux distributions are supported?

   DDI Central supports major distributions such as Ubuntu 16–20.04, CentOS 8, Fedora Linux 31, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7–9.1, and Debian.

2. Do I need root access to install DDI Central on Linux?

   Yes, root or administrative privileges are required to install and configure DDI Central in a Linux system.

3. Which versions of Linux servers are supported by DDI Central?

   You can onboard your DNS and DHCP servers in DDI Central on Linux ISC-BIND 9.18.16 for DNS and ISC-dhcpd 4.4.3 for DHCP. Kea DHCP server support is on our roadmap.

4. Can I add a Group Policy to change DNS settings on all the servers?

   DDI Central doesn't have Group Policy configurations. However, it provides global configurations universally, so any changes you make in the DNS settings get reflected on all the DNS servers.

5. Do I need to know PowerShell scripts for managing DNS and DHCP clusters in DDI Central?

   No, DDI Central simplifies network management for new and expert sysadmins administrating DNS and DHCP clusters. You won't need to know PowerShell scripting to implement complex automations.

6. Can I have continuous visibility over my DNS and DHCP clusters through remote management?

   DDI Central provides centralized, continuous visibility over your organization's DNS and DHCP clusters. You have to install the DDI Node Agent for Linux ISC-BIND and ISC-dhcpd, which can help you monitor these environments when remotely connecting to the software.

7. Do I need additional hardware to manage my DNS and DHCP servers in DDI Central?

   No, DDI Central is a complete, software-oriented product, and there is no need to purchase additional hardware to manage DNS and DHCP servers. You own DDI Central by downloading and deploying it in your organization's network. There is no end of life, and you need to download the service update packages whenever new versions release.

8. What is the best practice for configuring a DHCP MAC filter on my DHCP servers?

   Here are the steps for configuring a DHCP MAC filter for your organization's DHCP servers in DDI Central:

   Go to DHCP > Config.

   Select the DHCP server you want to apply this filter to by clicking the Select server drop-down in the top-right corner.

   Provide the name and description for your MAC filter.

   Add entries to the allow and deny lists and enable the lists by toggling them on. You can enable or disable the created lists with the available edit mode.

9. Can I manage DNS and DHCP clusters from multiple branch sites?

   Yes, you can manage DNS and DHCP clusters from different branch sites by connecting the sites with Multiprotocol Label Switching or VPNs.