Category: DNS

DDoS Protected DNS breakdown

DDoS protected DNS

DDoS Protected DNS: What is it? DDoS protected DNS service is a strong network with servers strategically placed around the world. Servers are quite good at balancing traffic loads. In the case of an attack, to be on the lookout. When traffic spikes are noticed, the load is distributed across the network’s servers. If an …

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DNS MX record explained

DNS MX record

The domain name system (DNS) always has something in store for us to learn. From its architecture to its functionality, different components, and records. And exactly today, it is the turn of DNS MX recorded to be explained. What is the DNS MX record? MX stands for mail eXchange record. DNS records are vital for …

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Dynamic DNS: What is it and how to use it?

Dynamic DNS

Dynamic DNS explained The Dynamic DNS (DDNS) automatically updates and changes the IP address of a host. Thanks to it, visitors are able to reach your website even in case its IP address changes. As a very simple service, Dynamic DNS gives you the opportunity to connect with your various hosted services when the ISP …

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Best Free DNS hosting providers

free DNS hosting providers

Do you want to improve your domain availability? A free DNS hosting is a great way to go. While having a free DNS hosting might be a bit limiting, it is an awesome first step to learn more about the DNS. You can use it to experiment, see the improvement and understand better what you …

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DoS vs DDoS attack (differences)

DoS vs DDoS attack

Such a title is the introduction to a really heavy menu. Both are perhaps, the most dangerous attacks that can be implemented online. Consequences for targets are absolutely not pleasant. Servers’ outages lead to big losses in terms of time, money, users’ and partners’ trust. Criminals’ purposes define the strength of the attack. Denial of …

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DNS SOA record explained

DNS SOA record

To properly understand DNS and its function, we must investigate each of the DNS records, how they work, and why they exist. There are many, but there are a few that we must understand from the start. This is why we will begin by explaining the DNS SOA record. What is DNS SOA record? The …

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How to make my website faster?

make website faster

Whether your website has an attractive design or great promotions for users, if loading time takes too long, they will leave, and maybe, they won’t get back.  Speed has become a critical factor in guaranteeing a satisfactory user experience and better ranking on the search engines.  If you really want to compete on Internet, speed …

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DNS CNAME record explained

dns cname record

Expanding the knowledge about DNS records, we can’t skip another of the essential DNS CNAME record.  DNS CNAME record explained The full name of the CNAME record is Canonical name record. The Canonical Name is demonstrating which exactly is the real name of a domain. In that direction of thought, the DNS CNAME record serves …

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What is DNS Failover?

DNS failover

Whatever we do, there will be failures. The computer can break down; the connection can get saturated; a bug can cripple a server, or whatever other reason can lead to a big problem. But can a person stay 24-hour a day monitoring our DNS servers? There is a better solution, a service that will monitor …

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