AnswerX is Akamai’s recursive DNS resolver (rDNS). It has evolved from the Xerocole acquisition. AnswerX is a modern resolver, supporting DNSSEC, IPv6, and full subscriber aware policy controls. It can be used for DNS firewall functionality, extensive logging, and a platform for service creation. AnswerX is sold as software working on common servers (no specialized hardware). The software is build to process millions of transactions per second on standard hardware.
AnswerX has several modules to provide additional services. These include Names Controls, Protect, Search Guide, and AnalytX.
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