Domain Name Server Comparison: BIND 8 vs. BIND 9 vs. djbdns vs. ???

Name server administration is getting harder. With "black hats" trying to break in or use your machine for attacks elsewhere, 5kr1pt-k1dd135 DoS-ing it, and misconfigured clients burying it, you still have to serve your clients. We'll look at DNS server programs for RFC compliance, performance, ease of use, and security. We'll also survey the root and various TLD name servers. Finally, we'll recommend improvements, with particular attention paid to the default installation.