Validate zone file before reload

Catch syntax errors and missing records; run before rndc reload to avoid SERVFAIL

named-checkzone example.com /etc/bind/db.example.com

tool: bind2 commands
tags: bind dns troubleshooting

More bind commands

Flush resolver cache and reload config

rndc flush && rndc reconfig && rndc status

Clear cache, reload config without restart, verify; note: reload re-reads zones too

all 2 bind commands