Bind 9.5.0-P2, DNSSEC and /dev/random

Michael michael at networkstuff.co.nz
Sun Aug 31 23:24:35 UTC 2008


> > And based on my reading of the intro these keys need to be updated at
> > least monthly?
> >
> > Michael
>
> 	The frequency keys need to be changed is based on their
> 	strength (size).  The current recommendations are very
> 	conservitive and also factor in that humans need to repeat
> 	operations regularly to get them correct and not forget how
> 	to do the rollover.  From a crypto standpoint alone you,
> 	generally, don't need to roll keys monthly.
>
> 	As more and more automation takes place the frequency of
> 	rolling keys will fall more and more into line with their
> 	crypto strength rather than be driven by human requirements.
>
> 	SSL certificates are valid for multiple years and they use
> 	the same crypto.  They are also simpler to use at this point
> 	in time.  Buy and copy into place.

So for the domain name "networkstuff.co.nz", I would need to buy a certificate 
for "networkstuff.co.nz" or would it need to be a wildcard certificate? 
ie: "*.networkstuff.co.nz" as these are expensive...


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