Tag: dns

What is a Domain Name System (DNS) & How Does it Work?

April 12, 2023

Domain Name System (DNS) first emerged in the early 1980s. It represents a system of interconnected servers that store registered domain names and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. As the Internet grew, it became an unavoidable part of online interaction.

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How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?

April 6, 2023

This article provides steps to try and fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error. The error indicates a domain is non-existent.

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DNS Configuration: Everything You Need to Know

March 23, 2023

Every network administrator needs to know how to change DNS configuration. Learn how to configure DNS on Windows, Linux, and macOS in this step-by-step guide.

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How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG?

March 16, 2023

The source of DNS errors is difficult to pinpoint. See nine different steps to take to resolve the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG error in this guide.

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How to Reduce DNS Lookups

March 2, 2023

Reducing DNS lookup time improves the performance of your website in a number of important ways, including Faster website and individual component loading, reduced network latency, and better server utilization. This article explains the importance of reducing DNS lookups and provides ten tips to optimize DNS lookups on your website.

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Install PowerDNS on Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, & 22.04

September 8, 2022

PowerDNS is a flexible open source DNS server. This guide outlines the setup of PowerDNS with a MariaDB backend, the PowerDNS Admin web interface and how to link the API.

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How to Use the nslookup Command

January 13, 2022

Access to Domain Name System (DNS) records of a website is important for troubleshooting network related problems. This tutorial will introduce nslookup, a cross-platform command for querying servers and obtaining domain records.

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How to Install Dig on Windows

December 8, 2021

The dig command is frequently used by network and system administrators to perform DNS lookups. This tutorial shows you how to install dig on Windows using BIND.

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Troubleshooting DNS Issues {nslookup, dig, host & More}

November 17, 2021

DNS issues can be troublesome. This tutorial offers some useful tips and troubleshooting methods to help you pinpoint and resolve DNS problems.

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How to Resolve the "Temporary failure in name resolution" Error

October 6, 2021

The "Temporary failure in name resolution" error appears when the system is unable to translate a website name into an IP address. While the error can appear due to a lost internet connection, there are multiple other reasons why it may show on your system. This tutorial will guide you through steps need to troubleshoot and fix the error.

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