DNS Server

[Jake]

Is there any FREE DNS Server Software that will run on 98 / XP ?

Thanks

 

[Jake]

Something like Simple DNS Plus...

Only FREEWARE !

 

[GamePlayer]

jake @ yono.com (Jake) wrote in

Is there any FREE DNS Server Software that will run on 98 / XP ?

Thanks

Cygwin allows you compile all available unix dns servers (such as bind) for
windows. Really under 98 it won't run as a true service though - you need
NT or above for that.
there is also a "native" compile of BIND for NT and above - try the
official bind website (http://www.isc.org/products/BIND/) for details.
Almost all the dns servers on the internet are bind.

 

[Frankj]

Is there nothing similar to Simple DNS ?

Thats free ?

 

[GamePlayer]

Is there nothing similar to Simple DNS ?
Thats free ?

I have no idea what SimpleDNS looks like - but bind is free (and cygwin is
free)
If you are looking for something simpler (and you didn't say what you
wanted this thing for) then a simple caching resolver can be found here:
http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/fc.htm
you can also use this to override the cached values (ie, add additional
entries that will correctly resolve) but that isn't its intended function
and it doesn't make a good primary resolver.

 

[Alisdair]

GamePlayer wrote in

I have no idea what SimpleDNS looks like - but bind is free (and
cygwin is free)
If you are looking for something simpler (and you didn't say what
you wanted this thing for) then a simple caching resolver can be
found here:
http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/fc.htm you can
also use this to override the cached values (ie, add additional
entries that will correctly resolve) but that isn't its intended
function and it doesn't make a good primary resolver.

Well, you can run BIND and Cygwin on a 9x box, but you could also goto
http://ntcanuck.com and get a copy of BIND-LE that has been modified
to run under 98 and ME already. I've been running a copy on a 98lite
box for nearly a year with *zero* problems or complaints. Speeds up
resolution of addresses significantly. While you are there, check the
links to Axn's page for hints on how to configure your DUN settings if
you're on dial-up.
HtH

--
Cheers,
Alisdair

"The past is written. It will not change. But the present is being
written as we live and the future will be written as we dictate it.
Live accordingly."

 

[Jake]

Well, you can run BIND and Cygwin on a 9x box, but you could also goto
http://ntcanuck.com and get a copy of BIND-LE that has been modified
to run under 98 and ME already. I've been running a copy on a 98lite
box for nearly a year with *zero* problems or complaints. Speeds up
resolution of addresses significantly. While you are there, check the
links to Axn's page for hints on how to configure your DUN settings if
you're on dial-up.
HtH

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OK..

I'm trying Bind-PE.

Is there any way of seeing a live graph or chart that shows traffic,
names being resloved.. ?

 

[ObiWan]

I'm trying Bind-PE.

Is there any way of seeing a live graph or chart that shows traffic,
names being resloved.. ?

Yes, first of all pick the "debugview" tool for your O/S from sysinternals
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/debugview.shtml then
extract the files from the zip into any suitable folder, run the program
and configure it as you like more; at this point, start the "dns control
panel" you'll find in the BIND-PE program group, now use the button
labeled "query log" to toggle query logging on/off, when the query
logging is active you'll see all the queries coming through BIND-PE
on the debugview console; then you may also use the "trace" button
to increase the logging from the application; btw both options will
somewhat impact the performance of the DNS, so when you will be
satisfied just turn off query logging and trace

For more details you may look at www.ntcanuck.com (forums section)
or browse the messages on the server news://news.grc.com - group
"grc.techtalk.dns.bind_pe_beta" both will help you finding any answer
you may need

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* ObiWan

DNS "fail-safe" for Windows 2000 and 9X clients.
http://ntcanuck.com

408 XP/2000 tweaks and tips
http://ntcanuck.com/tq/Tip_Quarry.htm