Alternate DNS Providers

[Methical]

Hi guys;

I've been lookin' round on the net, and most of the tech blogs have been postin' about GoogleDNS lately. And DNS Benchmark tools.

I was thinkin' of creating a quick batch file to quickly change to alternate DNS providers.

Whats everyone using ? What does everyone set their customers/clients to ?
I know its different for each individual, and may also depend on what country you are from etc..

If you could list the service; plus the Primary and Secondary servers; then I'll add them into a menu-oriented .bat file. I already have the code; just need to input the numbers and the menu. (And figure out how to back up current DNS servers).

And I'll post it in the Scripting thread hopefully by the end of the night.

Cheers,

Methical

 

[MrUnknown]

I use OpenDNS simply for the basic blocking of known malware sites. Can't really say I have noticed a speed increase that they always seem to advertise.

I haven't tried Google DNS yet.

 

[dannyict]

or just use dnsjumper so you can switch between dnsservers

 

[Tweak]

Comodo Secure DNS servers here.

 

[Methical]

or just use dnsjumper so you can switch between dnsservers

Theres usually a reason why I want it in a batch script

Thanks to everyone for your input, I was after the IP of the Primary/Secondary Servers as well.

Am I correct in thinkin' that you can just switch to any DNS ? Like OpenDNS/GoogleDNS without registerin' for it or anythin' (And I know its free )?

 

[dannyict]

yes you can just use them, no need to register or anything

 

[Psychoticus]

While we're talking about google DNS, has anyone used them yet and are they any good?

 

[1101doc]

For customers we apply Open DNS. A quick .bat to do that would be welcome. Perhaps the best way would be to take the top half-dozen DNS services and write a .bat for each.

For my own systems I run GRCs DNSBench to determine the quickest for my location. I prefer to stay with Open DNS for customers, however.

I was unaware of Comodo, but that sounds like a good choice for customers as well. I assume that they also provide filtering, and that is the key. Whatever unobtrusive mods can be made to help protect our customers... much more important than picking up a few milliseconds in speed

 

[nagidar]

I tried OpenDns and GoogleDns and did not find any speed increase as was promised.

 

[MobileTechie]

So what is the point in using either of these?

 

[Methical]

A speed increase using alternate DNS providers differentiates.
Its not goin' to be the same for everyone; hell, it could even be less.

Maybe your ISP has the fastest DNS provider ..

Although alternate DNS providers like OpenDNS, also provide blocking/filtering for known malware sites.

 

[1101doc]

If all you're after is speed, run GRC's portable DNSBench, sort for fastest, and set your DNS to the top 2. They will vary with the location from which the test is run. Open DNS (and others) provide the ability to filter according to vaious criteria.

For example, all gambling could be blocked. Or nudity. Or violence. Known malware sites are blocked by default, and after creating an account each user can configure the filters that apply to his/her network.

 

[Tweak]

I was after the IP of the Primary/Secondary Servers as well.

Comodo Secure DNS

http://www.comodo.com/secure-dns/

156.154.70.22
156.154.71.22

Comodo Secure DNS is a domain name resolution service that resolves your DNS requests through our worldwide network of redundant DNS servers. This can provide a much faster and more reliable Internet browsing experience than using the DNS servers provided by your ISP and does not require any hardware or software installation.

Comodo Secure DNS gives you a safer, smarter and faster Internet because it's:

More Reliable - Comodo Secure DNS's server infrastructure currently spans 15 locations (nodes) and five continents around the world. This allows Comodo to offer you the most reliable fully redundant DNS service anywhere. Each node has multiple servers and is connected by several Tier 1 carriers to the Internet.

Faster - Comodo uses strategically placed nodes are located at the most optimal intersections of the Internet. Unlike most DNS providers, the Comodo our request routing technology means that no matter where you are located in the world, your DNS requests are answered by the closest available set of servers, resulting in information becoming available faster and more reliably than ever before.

Smarter - Comodo's highly structured DNS system and guide pages get you where you want to be, when you inadvertently attempt to go to a site that doesn't exist. Parked' or 'not in use' domains are automatically detected and forwarded.

Safer - As a leading provider of computer security solutions, Comodo is keenly aware of the dangers that plague the Internet today. The 'name cache invalidation' solution signals the Comodo Secure DNS recursive servers whenever a DNS record is updated, fundamentally eliminating the concept of a TTL. Directing your requests through highly secure servers can also reduce your exposure to the DNS Cache Poisoning attacks that may affect everybody else using your ISP.

Better?

 

[acs]

Secure DNS changer bat file posted here
http://www.technibble.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12056

 

[1101doc]

Thanks. Nice script.