effective user ID of the ``named`` process.
``qname-minimization``
- This option controls QNAME minimization behavior in the BIND
- resolver. When set to ``strict``, BIND follows the QNAME
+ When this is set to ``strict``, BIND follows the QNAME
minimization algorithm to the letter, as specified in :rfc:`7816`.
+
Setting this option to ``relaxed`` causes BIND to fall back to
normal (non-minimized) query mode when it receives either NXDOMAIN or
other unexpected responses (e.g., SERVFAIL, improper zone cut,
- REFUSED) to a minimized query. ``disabled`` disables QNAME
- minimization completely. The current default is ``relaxed``, but it
+ REFUSED) to a minimized query. A resolver can use a leading
+ underscore, like ``_.example.com``, in an attempt to improve
+ interoperability. (See :rfc:`7816` section 3.)
+
+ ``disabled`` disables QNAME minimization completely.
+ ``off`` is a synonym for ``disabled``.
+
+ The current default is ``relaxed``, but it
may be changed to ``strict`` in a future release.
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