First, we are going to assign a static IP Address instead of the dynamic one that is the default. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below. Please ensure you have set up a default gateway (like your ...

I think I made a local domain server, but I'm not sure. I'm doing it by reading DNS and Bind. I made A records and PTR records for zones. When I type a domain without the dot, I can get IP information ...

Cloudflare is an old hand at speeding up corporate internet services with its content delivery network (CDN). The company is also a pro at blocking Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Now, ...

Personally, one of the main reasons I like to run my own DNS server at home is to protect my privacy. DNS isn't encrypted by ...

DNS works as the telephone directory for the Internet, and when it works, it's seamless to the user. But along with the growing move to self-host services comes a push to run DNS servers at home, ...

Many an IT administrator has needed to modify network interface settings in the past, usually via the graphical user interface (GUI). Besides just setting the IP address, if a system is statically ...

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the Internet address book. DNS determines the correct IP address for websites when users enter domain names like “microsoft.com” or “thewindowsclub.com” into web ...