Understanding glue records and Dedicated DNS
Domain name system (DNS) resolution is an iterative process where a recursive resolver attempts to look up a domain name ...
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Using dig +trace to understand DNS resolution from start to finish
The dig command is a powerful tool for troubleshooting queries and responses received from the Domain Name Service (DNS). It is ...
What is managed DNS, anyway?
Managed DNS is where a third-party hosts and optimizes your DNS resolution architecture to provide the fastest, most secure, most ...
How to mitigate the risks of DIY authoritative DNS
While many network admins outsource the management of authoritative domain name system (DNS) infrastructure to a third party like IBM® ...
Using DNS To Coordinate Bitcoin Payments
Matt Corallo proposed a little more than a week ago a BIP for the coordination of making Bitcoin payments. Making ...
How IBM is using Real User Monitoring and DNS to deliver premium Global Server Load Balancing for business-critical applications
Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) isn’t for everyone. If your business operates at a local or regional level, regular load ...
The case for separating DNS from your CDN
If you’re signing on with a content delivery network (CDN) provider, you’ll probably see DNS as part of the standard ...
Not every DNS traffic spike is a DDoS attack
You’re a network administrator going about your normal business. Suddenly, you’re seeing a huge spike in inbound traffic to your ...
4 questions to consider when you’re selecting an external DNS provider
There are many reasons to move to a managed DNS platform, but they all revolve around a central theme. Once ...
Is premium DNS worth it?
There’s a moment in the life of most enterprises where the connection between Domain Name System (DNS) and revenue comes ...