Logging feature request
Kevin Darcy
kcd at daimlerchrysler.com
Fri Aug 4 22:10:52 UTC 2006
Seth Mos wrote:
> Hello,
>
> This might seem weird and I have no idea if this is feasible or not.
>
> It would help me greatly when the Dynamic DNS Zone update Denied
> messages would also include the respective A record or hostname that
> they want to update.
>
> This would make the logs more descriptive of what PC or hostname they
> are trying to update.
>
> This makes great tracking of my laptops when they are external.
> It would also be a good indication if someone is trying to register the
> host "www".
>
> So, from this:
> Aug 4 09:12:34 lsinet named[9008]: client 10.0.3.130#1563: update
> 'coltex.nl/IN' denied
>
> to this:
> Aug 4 09:12:34 lsinet named[9008]: client 10.0.3.130#1563: update for
> hostname in 'coltex.nl/IN' denied
>
> This is a mere suggestion and seems like a reasonable request.
>
What logging category is this coming from? The "update" category should
give you more detailed information if you want it. This looks like more
of a security category.
Please be aware that not all Dynamic Updates operate at the RRset level,
i.e. are type non-specific.
- Kevin
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