Aging is a feature that allows identifying stale DNS records. It actually uses two intervals and a DNS record is considered as stale once both are elapsed. These intervals are: Non-Refresh Interval: ...

Internet users' experience highly depends on how efficiently the Domain Name Server (DNS) works while browsing the internet. The DNS converts human-understandable domain names to ...

It seems there really isn't one single, universally accepted best practise on this one. So let's assume a fairly typical SME with a primary site (both physically and in AD site terms) with a couple of ...

Configuration issues are frequently identified to DNS settings. Rick Vanover shows how to centrally manage DNS suffix configuration with Group Policy. The DNS suffix is one of the most important ...

In this day and age, it's simple and popular to have someone else change your oil, grow your vegetables, remodel your house and host your services. However, I'd argue that it's far more rewarding, ...

Every networked computer uses a complex system of addresses and protocols to communicate. There are times when these services fail, and it might be appropriate to consider a preferred and alternate ...