Simple DNS Plus NewsThe latest news about Simple DNS PlusSimple DNS Plus v. 5.0 plug-In library documentation- February 28, 2008 For users and third parties who wish to create plug-ins for Simple DNS Plus v. 5.0, we are now publishing detailed documentation for the plug-in library (sdnsplugin.dll) included in the standard Simple DNS Plus installation: On-line version Download CHM version (180 KB) We are also working on a tutorial or possibly a screen-cast describing the process of creating a plug-in for Simple DNS Plus, and will be making this available shortly.http://www.simpledns.com/newsitem.aspx?id=2307 "MyIP" plug-in released for Simple DNS Plus v. 5.0- February 26, 2008 This plug-in simply returns the IP address of the client that sent the DNS request (as seen by Simple DNS Plus).This can be used for example by dynamic IP clients to figure out their current IP address - or simply as a diagnostics tool. This plug-in is obviously very simple and is a nice example of how to develop plug-ins for Simple DNS Plus.Therefore we are also making the source code (C) available for download so that anyone interested in creating their own plug-ins for Simple..http://www.simpledns.com/newsitem.aspx?id=2306 MySQL plug-in released for Simple DNS Plus v. 5.0- February 9, 2008 A new plug-in which queries a MySQL Server for host records and optionally reverse records is now available for download.SQL queries are executed asynchronously (in a separate thread) and therefore won't slow down other requests not using the plug-in. This plug-in is a free add-on for Simple DNS Plus v. 5.0. Download from http:www.simpledns.comgetplugins.aspx For more details on this plug-in see KB1225http://www.simpledns.com/newsitem.aspx?id=2303 Internet DNS root server list update - Now with IPv6- February 5, 2008 The Internet DNS root server list has just been extended with IPv6 addresses for 6 of the 13 root servers.See the official announcement at http:www.icann.organnouncementsannouncement-04feb08.htm All DNS servers (or technically "DNS resolvers") need a list of the Internet DNS root servers in order to resolve any Internet domain name.This list is referred to as the "root hints file" and is typically provided with the DNS server installation, which is also the case with Simple DNS Plus. The...http://www.simpledns.com/newsitem.aspx?id=2300 |