Hosts
A dnsmaq is a lightweight and easy to configure the DNS forwarder and also the DHCP server. It is aimed to design and provide a DNS and also a DHCP to a small network.
DNS poisoning involves corrupting the DNS cache with false information, redirecting users to malicious websites. DNS hijacking involves redirecting DNS queries to a different server, allowing attackers to control traffic. Both can compromise network security by leading users to fake websites or intercepting sensitive data.
On a computer running a Windows operating system, you can find your DNS Server Address by clicking Start> Settings> Network connections. Then double click on Local Area Connection. Now click the properties button and select Internet protocol. Click on properties and find Preferred DNS Server.
One looking to resolve their DNS issues should enable reverse look-ups on their DNS server. Next, one should check for duplicate records on their DNS server. Finally, one should compare the records on their DNS server and make the necessary changes.
When you install Active Directory on a server, you promote the server to the role of a domain controller for a specified domain. When completing this process, you are prompted to specify a DNS domain name for the Active Directory domain for which you are joining and promoting the server.If during this process, a DNS server authoritative for the domain that you specified either cannot be located on the network or does not support the DNS dynamic update protocol, you are prompted with the option to install a DNS server. This option is provided because a DNS server is required to locate this server or other domain controllers for members of an Active Directory domain
The host file provides a list of static DNS entries for a specific computer. In general, the computer checks it's host file for DNS lookup before going to the DNS server.If the server name is found in the host file, the computer uses the specified IP address. Otherwise, the server queries a DNS server for name lookup.
DNS Servers
DNS servers
Depends on what type of server. If you just mean for a file server for your home network, then yes. Very easily. But this is technically not a server. If you are looking to create a domain for a large network, use it as a DNS Server, Active Directory, or Web server, then chances are your home PC does not have the specifications required to do this.
Go to your network connection and select your local network - properties, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - prperties. Select "Use the following DNS server addresses" and enter the desired DNS server.
resolve.conf
A forwarder is a Domain Name System (DNS) server on a network used to forward DNS queries for external DNS names to DNS servers outside of that network. You can also forward queries according to specific domain names using conditional forwarders.A DNS server on a network is designated as a forwarder by having the other DNS servers in the network forward the queries they cannot resolve locally to that DNS server. By using a forwarder, you can manage name resolution for names outside of your network, such as names on the Internet, and improve the efficiency of name resolution for the computers in your network. For more information about forwarders and conditional forwarders
client/server network
DNS Server
In the properties of your network adapter.
DNS
DNS