Category archives: Domains - Page 7

DNS Change – tips and tricks to avoid problems

Changing a DNS record for a domain may seem like a non-issue to some people, but the implications are often not realized. At HOSTAFRICA, we realize that these can have […]

Michael O.

4min Read

Extended DNS Records – SVR, DNAME and AAAA records

We continue looking at less commonly used DNS records, but we also look at the soon to be common AAAA record which is merely the IPV6 version of an A […]

Michael O.

7min Read

How to set up Reverse DNS

As the name implies, Reverse DNS is the inverse of normal (forward) DNS. DNS (Domain Name Service) translates a human readable URL or domain name into an IP address for […]

Michael O.

2min Read

Reverse DNS

What is Reverse DNS? Normal DNS (Domain Name Service) is used to translate a human readable URL/Domain Name into an address that is easier for a computer to understand – […]

Michael O.

3min Read

DNS Records – Best Practice

Although the basics of DNS records is easy to understand, I often see badly configured DNS zones. Here are a few pointers to help keep that DNS pure and fast […]

Michael O.

3min Read

DNS Zones explained

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a central part of the Internet, providing a way to match domain names to IP addresses. Start the domain registration process. The DNS records […]

Michael O.

5min Read

Why You Should Renew Your Domain Name Early (and What Happens If You Don’t)

Irrespective of where you registered your domain name, it helps to renew your domain name on time. Not doing so can cause a lot of problems. At HOSTAFRICA we have dealt […]

Janet M.

2min Read

Category archives: Domains - Page 7

DNS Change – tips and tricks to avoid problems

Extended DNS Records – SVR, DNAME and AAAA records

How to set up Reverse DNS

Reverse DNS

DNS Records – Best Practice

DNS Zones explained

Why You Should Renew Your Domain Name Early (and What Happens If You Don’t)

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