Google DNS - A must look at for domainers

JamesDavid · 12-10-2009, 12:20 PM

OK so DNS (Domain Name System) is a server which turns a domain name into an IP and then finds that IP address on the internet. example...

I type in Google
My DNS Provider sees that Google is IP Address: 74.125.95.104
Then my DNS server finds the webserver using that IP and points me there..

Every Internet Service Provider has their own DNS Servers Comcast, ATT, Qwest, etc...

Well Google just rolled up their Google Public DNS service. So now instead of using your ISP's DNS Google is offering a "hyper breed" DNS. Now I say Hyper because Google DNS can skip steps in the resolving process (read the link for more info).

Google Public DNS

Now what is interesting is two fold.
From the non-domaining perspective this allows Google to monitor surfing trends, requests and basically EVERYTHING that runs through their DNS. Google is a giant and once something like this takes hold it will be HUGE.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/627997-google-dns-a-must-look-domainers.html

DOMAINERS PAY ATTENTION:
Now a DNS server by law must point eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices to the actual eBay website, however if just the term "ebay", or "ebay.xom" or "ebayc.om" is typed in then the DNS server can server ANY PAGE IT wants.

For instance when using Google DNS if I type in "Sears" into my address bar it will take me to Sears.com, not another search page.

I just found this interesting. I think it could change a small part of the domain market. For Instance does Google wake up one day and say that they determine what is phishing and maybe misspelled domains then go to the right site....

CanSpace · 12-10-2009, 12:30 PM

I highly doubt that will ever happen. Redirecting mis-spellings for TLD's that don't actually exist is one thing (ie company.xom)... but they would never redirect a person away from a domain that actually exists.

Furthermore, virtually no one is using their DNS servers right now, and I'm willing to bet it will always remain a remarkably small part of the net population.

Kuli · 12-11-2009, 01:38 AM

OpenDNS is another free service that exists for several year, is reliable, very fast, and doesn't belong to a multi-million dollar company that collects every bit of data that it can get from its customers.

SiberForum · 12-11-2009, 02:54 AM

Originally Posted by Kuli

OpenDNS is another free service that exists for several year, is reliable, very fast, and doesn't belong to a multi-million dollar company that collects every bit of data that it can get from its customers.

Indeed.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=627997
I have seen the same they are doing through any product they are offering

hollywood · 12-11-2009, 12:25 PM

Yep, this gives Google a strategic business in DNS as well as revenue opportunities down the line. Not bad for a multi-billion dollar company...

sdsinc · 12-11-2009, 01:42 PM

Better yet, run your own DNS server...

yilduz · 12-11-2009, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Kuli

OpenDNS is another free service that exists for several year, is reliable, very fast, and doesn't belong to a multi-million dollar company that collects every bit of data that it can get from its customers.

Yes, I often have customer that complain of slow internet speeds. Added their DNS servers is one of my most common steps and it really speeds up the connection a lot.

labrocca · 12-11-2009, 02:20 PM

Holy crap this is aweseome service. For some reason my provider (Cox) sometimes has DNS drops and sites won't resolve even though I can traceroute to the IP and I have internet access.

Thanks for posting and I think I am going to use it and see how it does.

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