YADIFA (Yet Another DNS Implementation for All) is a lightweight authoritative DNS server developed by EURid. It focuses on performance, low memory usage, and includes DNSSEC support.
- Current stable: YADIFA 3.0.3 (2025-08-21).
- Lightweight authoritative DNS with DNSSEC.
- Operators that want a minimal, efficient authoritative server.
- Environments with tight memory and performance constraints.
- Authoritative DNS server with DNSSEC support.
- Focus on performance and low memory usage.
- Developed and maintained by EURid.
¶ Setup and References
- EURid developed: Developed by .eu TLD registry operator
- Production tested: Used in production for .eu domain
- DNSSEC native: DNSSEC support built-in from the start
- Knot DNS alternative: Similar use case to Knot DNS
- Limited adoption: Smaller community compared to BIND/PowerDNS
- Europe-based: Primarily used in European deployments