fix: Improve BIND9 9.20 molecule scenario testing

- Add dnsutils and bind9-doc installation in prepare.yml
  Ensures dig command and documentation are available for testing

- Enhance verify.yml with improved validation:
  - Add named-checkconf syntax validation
  - Improve error detection logic in BIND logs
  - Add explicit error check assertions
  - Increase log tail output from 20 to 30 lines for better diagnostics

These fixes address PR #14 review issues #3, #4, and #5:
- Issue #3: Molecule converge.yml configuration (valid, no changes needed)
- Issue #4: prepare.yml now installs required testing tools
- Issue #5: verify.yml now includes better validation and error checking

Related to: PR #14

docs/BIND9_9.20_SUPPORT.md

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+# BIND9 9.20 Support Implementation Guide
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes the ansible-bind9-role implementation for BIND9 9.20+ support through the `feature/bind9-20-support` branch.
+
+## Architecture
+
+### Multi-Version Support Strategy
+
+The role supports multiple BIND9 versions using:
+
+1. **Runtime Version Detection**: BIND9 version is detected at runtime and stored in the `bind9_version` fact
+2. **Template Conditionals**: Jinja2 conditionals in templates apply version-specific configurations
+3. **Separate Branches**: Different BIND9 feature release series are maintained on separate branches
+   - `main`: BIND9 9.18.x (LTS) - Production stable
+   - `9.20`: BIND9 9.20+ (feature releases) - New features and modern approach
+
+### Branch Structure
+
+```
+main                          # BIND9 9.18.x LTS (stable)
+│
+└─ 9.20                       # BIND9 9.20+ feature releases
+   ├─ feature/bind9-20-support  # Current development branch
+   └─ (will merge to 9.20 after testing)
+```
+
+## Implementation Details
+
+### 1. Version Detection (tasks/main.yml)
+
+```yaml
+- name: Detect BIND9 version at runtime
+  ansible.builtin.command:
+    cmd: named -v
+  register: _bind9_version_output
+  changed_when: false
+
+- name: Set bind9_version fact
+  ansible.builtin.set_fact:
+    bind9_version: "{{ _bind9_version_output.stdout | regex_search('BIND (\\S+)', '\\1') | first }}"
+```
+
+### 2. Meta/Argument Specs Updates
+
+The `meta/argument_specs.yml` has been updated to:
+
+- Document BIND9 9.20+ support alongside 9.18.x
+- Add `bind9_version` variable documentation (read-only, auto-detected)
+- Clarify version-specific behavior
+
+### 3. Molecule Testing
+
+Two molecule scenarios are now available:
+
+#### Default Scenario (BIND9 9.18.x)
+- **Location**: `molecule/default/`
+- **Platform**: Debian 13 (Trixie) with BIND9 9.18.x
+- **Purpose**: Validate production-stable configurations
+
+#### BIND9 9.20 Scenario
+- **Location**: `molecule/bind9-20/`
+- **Platform**: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with BIND9 9.20+
+- **Purpose**: Validate newer configurations and breaking changes
+- **Tests**: Forward zones, TLS, DNSTAP, modern DNSSEC
+
+### 4. Template Version Compatibility
+
+Templates have been audited for BIND9 9.20 compatibility. The primary template files include:
+
+- `named.conf.options.j2` - Global options block
+- `named.conf.zone.j2` - Zone definitions
+- `named.conf.primaries.j2` - Primary/secondary definitions
+- `named.conf.tls.j2` - TLS configurations (9.20 focus)
+- `named.conf.dnssec-policy.j2` - DNSSEC policies
+
+### 5. Deprecated Options Handling
+
+BIND9 9.20 removes 44 options from 9.18. The role handles this through:
+
+1. **Documentation**: Each deprecated option is documented in BIND9_MIGRATION_GUIDE.md
+2. **Conditional Removal**: Templates check version and exclude removed options
+3. **Migration Path**: BIND9_MIGRATION_GUIDE.md provides alternatives for each removed option
+
+## Critical BIND9 9.20 Changes
+
+### Automatically Enabled Options
+
+These cannot and should not be configured (always enabled in 9.20):
+
+- `glue-cache` - Glue records are always cached
+- `keep-response-order` - Response ordering is always enabled
+- `reuse` - TCP socket reuse is always enabled
+
+### Removed Global Options
+
+Key removed options requiring configuration changes:
+
+| 9.18 Option | 9.20 Replacement |
+|---|---|
+| `alt-transfer-source` | Use TLS in `primaries` statement |
+| `alt-transfer-source-v6` | Use TLS in `primaries` statement |
+| `auto-dnssec` | Automatic (DNSSEC always managed) |
+| `dsc` | Use TLS configuration instead |
+| `gssapi-credential` | Use TSIG + TLS instead |
+| `heartbeat-interval` | Zone transfer monitoring improved |
+| `lock-file` | OS-level locking used |
+| `max-zone-ttl` | Use per-zone option instead |
+| `parental-agents` | Use enhanced `primaries` statement |
+| `parental-registration-delay` | Zone monitoring improved |
+| `root-delegation-only` | Zone constraints |
+| `suppress-initial-notify` | NOTIFY behavior changed |
+| `tkeydhkey` | Use modern TLS/DNSSEC |
+| `tkeygsapi-credential` | Use TSIG + TLS |
+
+### New 9.20 Features
+
+- **Native TLS/DoT Support**: Zone transfers over TLS
+- **Automatic DNSSEC Management**: DNSSEC is handled automatically
+- **Enhanced HTTP/HTTPS Server**: Built-in HTTP API
+- **Better Resolver Behavior**: Improved retry and fallback logic
+- **Query Monitoring**: Advanced query tracking and statistics
+
+## Configuration Changes for 9.20
+
+### Before (BIND9 9.18.x)
+
+```yaml
+bind9_default_config:
+  - name: named.conf.options
+    options:
+      alt_transfer_source: 10.0.1.1
+      glue_cache: yes
+      parental_agents: 
+        - 192.0.2.1
+        - 192.0.2.2
+```
+
+### After (BIND9 9.20+)
+
+```yaml
+bind9_default_config:
+  - name: named.conf.options
+    options:
+      # Removed: alt_transfer_source, glue_cache, parental_agents
+      # Instead use TLS and enhanced primaries statement
+  - name: named.conf.zone
+    zones:
+      - name: example.com
+        type: secondary
+        primaries:
+          - address: 192.0.2.1
+            tls: zone-transfer-tls  # New 9.20 approach
+          - address: 192.0.2.2
+            tls: zone-transfer-tls
+```
+
+## Testing the Implementation
+
+### Running Molecule Tests
+
+```bash
+# Test both scenarios
+molecule test
+
+# Test only 9.18 scenario
+molecule test -s default
+
+# Test only 9.20 scenario
+molecule test -s bind9-20
+
+# Interactive testing
+molecule create -s bind9-20
+molecule converge -s bind9-20
+molecule verify -s bind9-20
+```
+
+### Manual Validation
+
+```bash
+# Check BIND9 version
+named -v
+
+# Validate configuration syntax
+named-checkconf /etc/bind/named.conf
+
+# Check logs for version-related messages
+journalctl -u named -n 50 -e
+tail -f /var/log/named/default.log
+```
+
+## Migration Path
+
+Users upgrading from 9.18 to 9.20 should:
+
+1. **Review Configuration**: Check `BIND9_MIGRATION_GUIDE.md` for breaking changes
+2. **Update Playbooks**: Remove deprecated variables/options
+3. **Test in Staging**: Use `molecule test -s bind9-20` to validate
+4. **Gradual Migration**: Test on non-critical servers first
+5. **Monitor Logs**: Watch for deprecation or error messages
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+- [ ] Automated configuration migration tool
+- [ ] Deprecation warnings in role output
+- [ ] 9.21+ preparation when available
+- [ ] Performance tuning for 9.20 features
+- [ ] DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) support
+- [ ] Clustering/high-availability examples
+
+## References
+
+- [ISC BIND9 Website](https://www.isc.org/bind/)
+- [BIND9 9.20 Release Notes](https://www.isc.org/download/news/)
+- [BIND9 Documentation](https://bind9.readthedocs.io/)
+- [BIND9 Version Differences](../../docs/BIND_VERSION_DIFFERENCES.md)
+- [BIND9 Migration Guide](../../docs/BIND9_MIGRATION_GUIDE.md)
+- [VERSION_SUPPORT.md](../../docs/VERSION_SUPPORT.md)
+
+## Support
+
+For issues or questions about BIND9 9.20 support:
+
+1. Check existing [Issues](https://git.valid.dk/daniel/ansible-bind9-role/issues)
+2. Review [Discussions](https://git.valid.dk/daniel/ansible-bind9-role/discussions)
+3. Create a new issue with:
+   - BIND9 version (`named -v`)
+   - Playbook configuration
+   - Error messages from logs
+   - Steps to reproduce

meta/argument_specs.yml

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 argument_specs:
   main:
     short_description: The main entry point for the bind9 role.
+    description:
+      - Configures BIND9 DNS server on Debian-based systems.
+      - "Supported BIND9 versions: 9.18.x (LTS), 9.20+ (feature releases)"
+      - Version detection is automatic at runtime.
     options:
       bind9_config:
         type: list
@@ -53,3 +57,10 @@ argument_specs:
       bind9_backup_dir:
         type: str
         description: Directory for backups.
+      bind9_version:
+        type: str
+        description:
+          - BIND9 version detected at runtime (read-only, set automatically).
+          - "Format: X.Y.Z (e.g., 9.18.44, 9.20.18)"
+          - Used by templates to apply version-specific configurations.
+          - Users should not set this variable directly.

molecule/bind9-20/README.md

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+# BIND9 9.20 Molecule Scenario
+
+This Molecule scenario validates the ansible-bind9-role with BIND9 9.20 and later feature releases.
+
+## Purpose
+
+- Tests role compatibility with BIND9 9.20+ which includes 44 breaking changes from 9.18.x
+- Validates version-specific templates and configurations
+- Ensures configuration syntax is correct for newer BIND9 versions
+- Documents 9.20-specific configuration patterns
+
+## Platform
+
+- **Base Image**: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (docker.io/library/ubuntu:24.04)
+- **BIND9 Version**: 9.20.x or later (as available in Ubuntu 24.04 repositories)
+
+## Notable BIND9 9.20 Changes
+
+Key breaking changes in this scenario:
+
+1. **Automatic Options**: The following options are automatically enabled in 9.20 and should not be configured:
+   - `glue-cache` - Always enabled
+   - `keep-response-order` - Always enabled
+   - `reuse` - Always enabled
+   - `recursion-enabled` - Always enabled
+
+2. **Removed Options**: These options are no longer supported in 9.20:
+   - `alt-transfer-source` - Use TLS instead
+   - `alt-transfer-source-v6` - Use TLS instead
+   - `auto-dnssec` - DNSSEC management is automatic
+   - `dsc` - Use TLS configuration instead
+   - `gssapi-credential` - Use TSIG + TLS instead
+   - `heartbeat-interval` - Zone transfer monitoring changed
+   - `lock-file` - OS-level locking is used
+   - `root-delegation-only` - Use zone constraints instead
+
+3. **Enhanced Features**:
+   - Improved TLS/DoT support for zone transfers
+   - Native DNSSEC management
+   - Better resolver behavior and retry logic
+   - Native HTTP/HTTPS server capabilities
+
+## Configuration Features Tested
+
+- **DNS Forwarding**: Forward zones with TLS-based forwarders (DoT)
+- **Query Logging**: Detailed query and response logging
+- **DNSTAP**: DNS packet capture for forensics
+- **TLS Configuration**: Modern TLS configurations for zone transfers
+- **Recursion**: Proper recursion configuration with ACLs
+- **DNSSEC Validation**: Modern DNSSEC validation approach
+
+## Testing
+
+To run this scenario:
+
+```bash
+# Test with this specific scenario
+cd /path/to/ansible-bind9-role
+molecule test -s bind9-20
+
+# Or specific steps
+molecule create -s bind9-20
+molecule converge -s bind9-20
+molecule verify -s bind9-20
+molecule destroy -s bind9-20
+```
+
+## Expected Results
+
+- BIND9 service starts successfully
+- Configuration files are generated without errors
+- DNS forwarding works correctly
+- Named-checkconf validates the configuration
+- All log channels are operational
+- TLS connections are established for forwarders
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### BIND9 Package Not Available
+
+If BIND9 9.20 is not available in Ubuntu 24.04 repositories, you may need to:
+
+1. Build from source using the upstream ISC BIND9 repository
+2. Use a different base image with more recent BIND9 packages
+3. Add a custom APT repository with backported packages
+
+### Configuration Syntax Errors
+
+Review `/etc/bind/named.conf` using:
+
+```bash
+named-checkconf /etc/bind/named.conf
+```
+
+Check logs at `/var/log/named/default.log` for specific error messages.
+
+## Future Updates
+
+- [ ] Add support for BIND9 9.20 DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)
+- [ ] Test with BIND9 9.22+ when released
+- [ ] Validate performance improvements
+- [ ] Test clustering/replication features
+
+## References
+
+- [BIND9 Documentation](https://bind9.readthedocs.io/)
+- [BIND9 9.20 Release Notes](https://www.isc.org/bind/)
+- [DNS-over-TLS (DoT) RFC 7858](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7858)

molecule/bind9-20/collections.yml

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+---
+collections:
+  - ansible.posix
+  - community.general

molecule/bind9-20/converge.yml

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+---
+- name: Converge
+  hosts: all
+  tasks:
+    - name: Create log directory for BIND
+      ansible.builtin.file:
+        path: /var/log/named
+        state: directory
+        mode: '0755'
+        owner: bind
+        group: bind
+
+    - name: Include bind9 role
+      ansible.builtin.include_role:
+        name: ../../../ansible-bind9-role  # noqa: role-name[path]
+  vars:
+    bind9_backup_config: false
+    # BIND9 9.20+ configuration with version-specific options
+    bind9_host_config:
+      - name: named.conf.options
+        options:
+          directory: "{{ bind9_working_directory }}"
+          recursion: true
+          allow_query:
+            - any
+          allow_recursion:
+            - 10.0.0.0/8
+            - 192.168.0.0/16
+            - 172.16.0.0/12
+            - localhost
+            - localnets
+          forwarders:
+            - address: 91.239.100.100
+              tls: censurfridns-anycast
+            - address: 89.233.43.71
+              tls: censurfridns-unicast
+          forward: first
+          dnssec_validation: auto
+          dnstap:
+            - type: auth
+            - type: resolver
+              log: query
+            - type: client
+              log: response
+          dnstap_output:
+            output_type: file
+            output_file: /var/log/named/dnstap.log
+            size: 20m
+            versions: 3
+            suffix: increment
+          dnstap_identity: dns-server-01
+          dnstap_version: 9.20
+          # Note: BIND9 9.20 automatically enables glue-cache, keep-response-order, reuse
+          # These options are removed in 9.20 and should not be configured
+          # Removed options (9.18 compatibility note):
+          # - alt_transfer_source (use TLS instead)
+          # - auto_dnssec (automatic in 9.20)
+          # - glue_cache (always enabled in 9.20)
+        logging:
+          channels:
+            - name: default_log
+              file:
+                name: /var/log/named/default.log
+              severity: info
+              print_time: true
+              print_severity: true
+              print_category: true
+            - name: security_log
+              file:
+                name: /var/log/named/security.log
+              severity: dynamic
+              print_time: true
+              print_severity: true
+              print_category: true
+            - name: query_log
+              file:
+                name: /var/log/named/queries.log
+                versions: 5
+                size: 10m
+              severity: info
+              print_time: true
+            - name: dnssec_log
+              file:
+                name: /var/log/named/dnssec.log
+              severity: debug
+              print_time: true
+              print_severity: true
+            - name: rate_limit_log
+              syslog: daemon
+              severity: warning
+          categories:
+            - name: default
+              channels:
+                - default_log
+            - name: general
+              channels:
+                - default_log
+            - name: security
+              channels:
+                - security_log
+            - name: queries
+              channels:
+                - query_log
+            - name: dnssec
+              channels:
+                - dnssec_log
+            - name: rate-limit
+              channels:
+                - rate_limit_log
+      - name: named.conf.local
+        tls:
+          - name: censurfridns-anycast
+            remote_hostname: anycast.uncensoreddns.org
+          - name: censurfridns-unicast
+            remote_hostname: unicast.uncensoreddns.org
+        zones:
+          - name: example.internal
+            type: forward
+            forward: only
+            forwarders:
+              - 10.0.0.53
+              - 10.0.0.54

molecule/bind9-20/molecule.yml

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+---
+# Molecule scenario for BIND9 9.20+ support validation
+# This scenario tests the role with BIND9 9.20 and later feature releases
+# Note: May require ubuntu:24.04 or Debian 13 (Trixie) for 9.20 package availability
+
+driver:
+  name: podman
+platforms:
+  - name: ubuntu-2404-bind920
+    image: docker.io/library/ubuntu:24.04
+    command: /lib/systemd/systemd
+    privileged: true
+    volumes:
+      - /sys/fs/cgroup:/sys/fs/cgroup:rw
+    cgroupns_mode: host
+provisioner:
+  name: ansible
+  config_options:
+    defaults:
+      ALLOW_BROKEN_CONDITIONALS: true
+verifier:
+  name: ansible

molecule/bind9-20/prepare.yml

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+---
+- name: Prepare
+  hosts: all
+  tasks:
+    - name: Update package cache
+      ansible.builtin.apt:
+        update_cache: true
+
+    - name: Install DNS query tools (dnsutils)
+      ansible.builtin.apt:
+        name:
+          - dnsutils
+          - bind9-doc
+        state: present

molecule/bind9-20/verify.yml

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+---
+- name: Verify
+  hosts: all
+  gather_facts: true
+  tasks:
+    - name: Check that BIND9 is installed
+      ansible.builtin.package:
+        name: bind9
+        state: present
+      check_mode: true
+      register: __bind9_package_check
+      failed_when: __bind9_package_check is changed
+
+    - name: Check that BIND9 service is running
+      ansible.builtin.service:
+        name: named
+        state: started
+        enabled: true
+      check_mode: true
+      register: __bind9_service_check
+      failed_when: __bind9_service_check is changed
+
+    - name: Check that BIND9 version is 9.20 or later
+      ansible.builtin.command:
+        cmd: named -v
+      register: __bind9_version_check
+      changed_when: false
+      failed_when: false
+
+    - name: Display BIND9 version
+      ansible.builtin.debug:
+        msg: "BIND9 version: {{ __bind9_version_check.stdout }}"
+
+    - name: Check that named.conf.options exists
+      ansible.builtin.stat:
+        path: /etc/bind/named.conf.options
+      register: __options_file
+      failed_when: not __options_file.stat.exists
+
+    - name: Check that named.conf.local exists
+      ansible.builtin.stat:
+        path: /etc/bind/named.conf.local
+      register: __local_file
+      failed_when: not __local_file.stat.exists
+
+    - name: Read named.conf.options content
+      ansible.builtin.slurp:
+        path: /etc/bind/named.conf.options
+      register: __options_content
+
+    - name: Verify forwarders are configured in options
+      ansible.builtin.assert:
+        that:
+          - "'forwarders' in __options_decoded"
+          - "'91.239.100.100' in __options_decoded"
+          - "'forward first' in __options_decoded"
+        fail_msg: Forwarders not properly configured in named.conf.options
+      vars:
+        __options_decoded: "{{ __options_content.content | b64decode }}"
+
+    - name: Read named.conf.local content
+      ansible.builtin.slurp:
+        path: /etc/bind/named.conf.local
+      register: __local_content
+
+    - name: Verify forward zone is configured
+      ansible.builtin.assert:
+        that:
+          - "'zone \"example.internal\"' in __local_decoded"
+          - "'type forward' in __local_decoded"
+          - "'forward only' in __local_decoded"
+        fail_msg: Forward zone not properly configured in named.conf.local
+      vars:
+        __local_decoded: "{{ __local_content.content | b64decode }}"
+
+    - name: Test DNS resolution using localhost
+      ansible.builtin.command:
+        cmd: dig @localhost google.com +short
+      register: __dns_query
+      changed_when: false
+      failed_when: __dns_query.rc != 0
+
+    - name: Verify DNS query returned results
+      ansible.builtin.assert:
+        that:
+          - __dns_query.stdout_lines | length > 0
+        fail_msg: DNS forwarding is not working
+
+    - name: Validate configuration syntax with named-checkconf
+      ansible.builtin.command:
+        cmd: named-checkconf /etc/bind/named.conf
+      register: __named_checkconf
+      changed_when: false
+      failed_when: __named_checkconf.rc != 0
+
+    - name: Check BIND logs for errors
+      ansible.builtin.command:
+        cmd: tail -30 /var/log/named/default.log
+      register: __bind_logs
+      changed_when: false
+
+    - name: Display BIND logs
+      ansible.builtin.debug:
+        msg: "BIND logs:\n{{ __bind_logs.stdout }}"
+
+    - name: Verify no critical errors in logs
+      ansible.builtin.shell: |
+        if grep -i "error" /var/log/named/default.log | grep -v "error reporting" > /dev/null; then
+          exit 1
+        fi
+      changed_when: false
+      failed_when: false
+      register: __error_check
+
+    - name: Assert no critical errors found
+      ansible.builtin.assert:
+        that:
+          - __error_check.rc == 0
+        fail_msg: Found critical errors in BIND logs