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DNS Commands for Windows

From simple to complex configurations, there are times you need to check on how your DNS is behaving. Luckily, computers have a built-in utility that can help you do just that. This resource covers useful commands in Windows Command Prompt and PowerShell.

What is a DNS Server?

This location is a server— or more accurately, thousands of individual servers positioned all across the world that essentially make up one huge, intricate network.

Fastest DNS Servers: India

Establishing a new point of presence (PoP) in Mumbai, India allows the DNS Made Easy and Constellix network to provide the region with first-rate connectivity. Infrastructure and location are key players in expedited DNS query responses.

What is Time to Live (TTL)

Time to Live (TTL) is like an expiration date for DNS records. A TTL value is measured in seconds and is what resolvers use to determine how long to cache a DNS record before discarding or refreshing it.

What is Primary DNS?

Primary DNS refers to the main authoritative nameserver for a domain. It’s this server that stores the IP address and other important details correlating with a specific website.