Enabling domain name wildcards with dnsmasq

In this recipe we will learn how to enhance dnsmasq with domain name wildcards.

Having successfully deployed a local nameserver that supports domain lists, it is the purpose of this recipe to expand on our previous success by establishing a system of automatic domain name creation based on a predefined set of values.

Getting ready

To complete this recipe you will require a working installation of the CentOS 6 operating system with root privileges, a static IP address, and a console-based text editor of your choice. It is assumed that you have already installed dnsmasq as a result of the advice provided by the previous recipes found within this chapter, namely Deploying a local nameserver with dnsmasq and Logging events with dnsmasq and combining this with logrotate.

If you are running a firewall, you will need to confirm that the firewall has been disabled, removed, or the appropriate ports are open. Similarly, if you are running SELinux, then you...