On Sat, Apr 5, 2025, at 13:45, Phillip Susi wrote: > Can systemd-resolved be configured to NOT use an upstream recursive > server and perform its own queries? Or do I need bind for that?
No, it can only act as a stub resolver, not a recursive resolver. You don't necessarily need BIND though, there are lots of options: PowerDNS Recursive Resolver, Unbound, DNSMasq, and many others can provide recursive resolution.