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- DNS timestamp field offers an easy view for Active Directory records
- DNS forensics can be cumbersome in every sense of the task. Windows Server 2008 has a new feature that gives a quick view to some records, but has a big shortcoming with some records. by Rick Vanover
- Tags: DNS, Timestamp, Domain Names, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Networking, Internet, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems, Rick Vanover
- Blog posts 2008-08-04
- Security news roundup: Apple's DNS patch flawed
- This week's security events includes news that the DNS patch released by Apple is flawed, a warning about the ease with which eavesdroppers can listen in to most wireless phone conversations, critical holes discovered in K9 Web Protection, and a DOS vulnerability in F-PROT's virus scanner. by Paul Mah
- Tags: Phone, DNS, Vulnerability, Apple Inc., F-PROT, Scanners, Domain Names, Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Hardware, Peripherals, Internet, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2008-08-03
- Can't shake WINS? Consider the GlobalNames zone in Windows Server 2008 DNS
- WINS has been around forever, and with every core upgrade of the network infrastructure it seems to make a case to stay around. Windows Server 2008's DNS engine has a feature that can aid in the removal of WINS, the GlobalNames zone. by Rick Vanover
- Tags: DNS, Microsoft Windows Server, WINS, Zone, Intranet, GlobalNames, GNZ, Domain Names, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Networking, Internet, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Rick Vanover
- Blog posts 2008-07-27
- DNS: Painful reminders of how important it is
- Having a healthy and accurate DNS architecture is critical to the operation of any network, especially the Internet. Michael Kassner shares some thoughts on the crucial, yet often over-looked protocol -- especially one hard-learned lesson garnered after troubleshooting a client's DNS problem last week. by Michael Kassner
- Tags: DNS, Domain Name, Michael Kassner, Domain Names, Networking, Internet
- Blog posts 2008-07-13
- How I set up our small business' tech side
- Setting up a small business is a significant undertaking, but one that can be done with a little legwork and the appropriate technology. I am not going to talk about the business side of things (Tax ID, Federal employment rules, DBAs, etc.), but will focus on how I got...
- Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, Web, Small Business, Domain Name, Domain Names, E-mail, Cloud Computing, Channel Management, Internet, Online Communications, Marketing, Andy Moon
- Blog posts 2008-06-30
- How do I... Configure DHCP for dynamic updates in Windows Server 2008?
- For those companies upgrading to Windows Server 2008, it is very important to understand how DHCP and DNS work together to power Windows Server 2008. Steven Warren shows you how to configure DHCP to dynamically collaborate with DNS and WINS. by Steven Warren
- Tags: DHCP, DNS, Microsoft Windows Server, WINS, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, PTR, Domain Names, Networking, Internet, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-06-12
- How do I configure DHCP for dynamic updates in Windows Server 2008?
- For those companies upgrading to Windows 2008, it is very important to understand how DHCP and DNS work together to power Windows 2008. In this post, you will learn how to configure DHCP to dynamically collaborate with DNS and WINS in Windows Server 2008. by Steven Warren
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Domain Names, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Steven Warren, windows server 2008, dhcp, dns, dynamic dns
- Image galleries 2008-05-29
- How do I... Install and configure a DNS server in Windows Server 2008?
- As many of you are probably aware, the Domain Name System DNS is now the name resolution system of choice in Windows. Without it, computers would have a very tough time communicating with each other. However, most Windows administrators still rely on the Windows Internet Name Service WINS for name...
- Tags: Console, DNS, Microsoft Windows Server, DNS Server, Server, Lookup, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Record, Domain Name, Windows 2008, Active Directory Integrated, Action, PTR, Domain Names, Networking, Internet, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-15
- Enable DNS server role on Windows Server 2008 core
- Windows Server 2008 (WS2K8) offers the core installation type for new installs. The core installation will allow administrators to run a limited selection of roles compared to the full installation counterparts within the same editions. One of the roles that is permitted on core edition is the DNS server. The...
- Tags: Role, Microsoft Windows Server, DNS Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Domain Names, Servers, Internet, Hardware, Rick Vanover
- Blog posts 2008-04-13
- Use the DNS CNAME for database connectivity
- The DNS CNAME record is probably the greatest tool as an administrator that we can use to facilitate moves and changes in the backend when using Active-Directory integraded DNS. Using the CNAME record for database connectivity is a new strategy I have started to use to facilitate server moves simply...
- Tags: DNS, Server, Domain Names, Networking, Storage, Databases, Internet, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Rick Vanover
- Blog posts 2008-03-24
- 100 percent of expired .COM domain names instantly registered
- The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse CADNA has released a white paper this week on the practice of "Drop-catching," which refers to the process whereby a domain name has expired, is released again into the pool of available names, and immediately is registered by another individual. ...
- Tags: Dot-com, Domain, Domain Name, COM, Domain Names, Internet, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2008-01-31
- Network Solutions registers every domain that you check
- Domain registrar Network Solutions has been caught front running domain names. Domain names searched via its whois tool are immediately locked, preventing the customer from acquiring the domain from other registrars. The domain name is automatically released if no purchases are made from Network Solutions after five days....
- Tags: Network Solutions Inc., Domain, Domain Name, Domain Names, Internet, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2008-01-08
- Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
- View Available Dates and LocationsIn this 5-day, instructor-led course, get the knowledge and skills you need to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. Learn to execute routing and to implement, manage, and maintain Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP, Domain Name System DNS,...
- Tags: DHCP, Monitor, Network Infrastructure, Network, DNS, Network Service, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Domain Name, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Domain Names, IPSec, Networking, Microsoft Windows, Remote Access, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Hardware
- Training 2008-01-01
- Domain Name Front Running?
- When you think of that perfect domain name and go to find out whether it's been taken or not, do you ever get the feeling that somebody could be listening in? It's so difficult to find a domain name these days as pretty much anything that makes sense will...
- Tags: Domain Name, Domain Names, Internet, Justin Fielding
- Blog posts 2007-12-31
- Survey finds DNS servers security features good, but for the configuration
- Network appliance firm, Infoblox, finds in its latest annual Domain Name System survey that more that 50% of name servers on the internet are vulnerable to pharming attacks. An excerpt from InternetNews The Infoblox study revealed that more than half of all DNS servers allow for...
- Tags: Security, DNS, DNS Server, Server, Survey, Domain Names, Networking, Internet, Arun Radhakrishnan
- Blog posts 2007-11-21
- Google grabs shortest domain name: g.cn
- Google has unveiled a new domain name in China, www.g.cn, which takes users straight to the main search page. An excerpt from WebProNews: G.cn takes users straight to Google.cn, where everything will perform just as it always has (or hasn't). For Google fans who are at...
- Tags: Google Inc., Domain Name, Domain Names, Keyboards, Internet, Hardware, Peripherals, Arun Radhakrishnan
- Blog posts 2007-11-05
- ICANN decides that WHOIS remains as is
- The ICANN Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Numbers committee has decided to leave the WHOIS database as it is. An excerpt from PC World: The committee, called the Generic Names Supporting Organization, also voted 17-7 against a proposal that would have allowed "natural persons," people...
- Tags: Database, ICANN, Whois, Domain Name, Domain Names, Internet, Arun Radhakrishnan
- Blog posts 2007-11-05
- Networking woes plague Ubuntu 7.10
- Canonical's Ubuntu 7.10, which was just released last week, is running into some snags. Also called the Gutsy Gibbon, the newest release of Ubuntu was touted as "delivered on a stable, easy to use and learn platform." However, there appears to be issues with its implementation...
- Tags: Ubuntu, Network, Ethernet, Networking, Internet, Domain Names, Telecommunications, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2007-10-25
- ICANN preparing to test internationalized domain names
- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ICANN plans to test the registration of domain names in non-Roman characters. An excerpt from tech.co.uk: Prior to this announcement, the use of non-Roman characters otherwise known as internationalisation was allowed in any section of a domain name...
- Tags: Alphabet, ICANN, Domain Name, Domain Names, Internet, Arun Radhakrishnan
- Blog posts 2007-10-14
- The secret Google.com-Windows Me connection
- One of history's strange little coincidences: On Sept. 14, 2000, Microsoft released Windows Me, probably their worst operating system ever. On Sept. 15, 1997, Larry Page and Sergei Brin registered the Google.com domain name. Did What is it about the Ides of September? by Jay Garmon
- Tags: Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows, Domain Names, Development Tools, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Jay Garmon
- Blog posts 2007-08-27
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