Why does DNS use UDP?
If you have ever wondered why DNS primarily relies on UDP (User Datagram Protocol) instead of other...
DNS Troubleshooting – tools and commands
In the vast universe of network management and IT troubleshooting, issues related to the Domain Name System (DNS) often crop up. DNS is a...
Understanding the HTTP status codes
Any now and then, when we are browsing the internet, we get one of those – error 500 or error 404. What does this number mean? How many...
Domain flipping explained: Buy and sell a domain for profit
In the dynamic landscape of the internet, an intriguing business venture has been gaining...
FTP vs HTTP: Understanding the Key Differences
Today we will see what exactly is FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and how does it compare to the newer protocol called HTTP (Hypertext...
What is Traffic Director?
Do you want to give your users the best possible performance? The Traffic Director can help you to do that! With it, you can direct DNS...
Linux MTR command
There are many small network tools out there: Ping, Traceroute, Dig, Host, etc. But, it is...
What is a Smurf DDoS attack?
Yes, the Smurf attack sounds cute and harmless, but we can assure you it is not. Instead, it is yet another DDoS attack that is made to...
Types of DNS records – What are they and what is their purpose?
Do you know what types of DNS records are out there? If you don’t know them all, don’t worry, we will explain them all in brief. By...
WordPress vs Drupal, which CMS to choose?
WordPress vs Drupal, which one is better and in what? These are two of the most popular content...