zone files or be more dynamic in nature.
PowerDNS has the concepts of 'backends'. A backend is a datastore that
-the server will consult that contains DNS records (and some meta-data).
+the server will consult that contains DNS records (and some metadata).
The backends range from database backends (:doc:`MySQL <backends/generic-mysql>`, :doc:`PostgreSQL <backends/generic-postgresql>`, :doc:`Oracle <backends/oracle>`)
-and :doc:`Bind-zonefiles <backends/bind>` to :doc:`co-processes <backends/pipe>` and :doc:`JSON API's <backends/remote>`.
+and :doc:`BIND zone files <backends/bind>` to :doc:`co-processes <backends/pipe>` and :doc:`JSON API's <backends/remote>`.
Multiple backends can be enabled in the configuration by using the
:ref:`setting-launch` option. Each backend can be configured separately.
Getting Started
---------------
- * :doc:`Install the Authoritative Server <installation>`
- * :doc:`Configure the Server <settings>`
- * :doc:`Configure the backend(s) <backends/index>`
+* :doc:`Install the Authoritative Server <installation>`
+* :doc:`Configure the Server <settings>`
+* :doc:`Configure the backend(s) <backends/index>`
Getting Support
---------------
Public support is available via several different channels:
- * This documentation
- * `The mailing list <https://www.powerdns.com/mailing-lists.html>`_
- * ``#powerdns`` on `irc.oftc.net <irc://irc.oftc.net/#powerdns>`_
+* This documentation
+* `The mailing list <https://www.powerdns.com/mailing-lists.html>`_
+* ``#powerdns`` on `irc.oftc.net <irc://irc.oftc.net/#powerdns>`_
The PowerDNS company can provide help or support you in private as well.
For first class and rapid support, please contact powerdns.support@powerdns.com, or see the `.com website <https://www.powerdns.com/support-services-consulting.html>`__.