While users use domain names to visit most websites, the actual address of the server hosting the site uses an IP address. Domain Name System, or DNS, servers translate domain names and then direct ...

The DNSSEC protocol will bring improved security to the internet but also larger packet sizes. Before you run into problems, you can check that your resolver is able to cope with these larger packets, ...

This week, I’m once again delaying the next installment in the business continuity event management series to discuss what I believe is one of the most valuable free solutions for identifying DNS risk ...

As many as 64,000 Americans’ computers may still be infected by malware that will cause them to lose Internet service Monday, so make sure you aren’t among those affected if you haven’t already. The ...

As many as 64,000 Americans’ computers may still be affected by malware that will cause them to lose Internet service come Monday, so if you haven’t already, make sure you aren’t among them. There’s ...

Do you ever wonder how you can click a link on a webpage and quickly zip to another page on a server halfway around the world? Or send an email message to aunt Alice or uncle Bob, using just their ...

Your ISP's DNS servers are likely the fastest due to their proximity to you. If you don't want to use them, try a DNS benchmark tool to find the fastest for you. Consider DNS providers like Google, ...

I'm having DNS issues with two of our websites. The project is eliminating our hosting provider and bringing everything in-house. I'm tasked with reconfiguring the nameservers for those domains and ...