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# BlueCat DNS

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## Overview{% #overview %}

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BlueCat BDDS syslog captures DNS queries and DHCP leases.

What this pack does:

- Parses query name, type, client IP, and view
- Tags tunneling indicators and zone transfers
- Samples high-volume NOERROR A/AAAA queries