New name servers - faster than a speeding bullet

Rik · Sep 10, 2007, 11:33:08

If you've read Simon's announcement here you'll know that IDNet have beefed up their DNS servers.

Having done some 'testing' (more strictly observation

), I can confirm that the new servers seem to be faster than OpenDNS for me.

RobMc · Sep 10, 2007, 11:49:40

Just to confirm for everyone, will this be a transparent change or do we need to do anything to benefit from these new DNS Servers?

Rob

Rik · Sep 10, 2007, 11:50:24

It's totally transparent, Rob. Just sit back and enjoy.

Gary · Sep 10, 2007, 11:52:37

Morning all, I certainly have noticed the extra zip, well done IDNet.

Rik · Sep 10, 2007, 11:53:38

That's good to hear, thanks Gary.

TopDog · Sep 10, 2007, 12:12:51

Excellent.. I just started using OpenDNS servers last week and did notice an improvement which I mentioned on the TBB Forums but after the IDNet upgrade over the weekend I think I will revert back to IDNet DNS servers and give them a go

Quote from: Rik on Sep 10, 2007, 11:33:08
If you've read Simon's announcement here you'll know that IDNet have beefed up their DNS servers.

Having done some 'testing' (more strictly observation ), I can confirm that the new servers seem to be faster than OpenDNS for me.

Gary · Sep 10, 2007, 12:14:51

Morning Rik,

things are much snappier than the Open DNS servers, enjoying the extra zip as we speak

who needs a red and blue outfit and pants on the outside

Rik · Sep 10, 2007, 12:19:48

Quote from: TopDog on Sep 10, 2007, 12:12:51
Excellent.. I just started using OpenDNS servers last week and did notice an improvement which I mentioned on the TBB Forums but after the IDNet upgrade over the weekend I think I will revert back to IDNet DNS servers and give them a go

Welcome to the forum, have a karma.

I switched back this morning, and it looks a bit snappier than OpenDNS to me so far.

Rik · Sep 10, 2007, 12:20:54

Quote from: Killhippie on Sep 10, 2007, 12:14:51
Morning Rik, things are much snappier than the Open DNS servers, enjoying the extra zip as we speak who needs a red and blue outfit and pants on the outside

My sentiments entirely, Gary.

ReDGryphoN · Sep 10, 2007, 12:48:32

Ok,

Can one of you just explain to me how this better re pings etc, I am somewhat confused.
Will it improve the my pings to east coast USA servers by lopping off time this side of the pond ?

ReD

MAABOF

Lance · Sep 10, 2007, 12:59:39

This shouldn't affect pings, ReD. What it should do is reduce the time taken from changing the www.websitename.com to a IP address, which is what the servers know and undersand. Basically, it should mke surfing that little bit quicker!

cavillas · Sep 10, 2007, 14:45:35

Tried the Open servers, changed back to Idnet servers and find them (idnet) a bit snappier . Another weekend of work for SImon, Tim and company. Do they never rest?

Rik · Sep 10, 2007, 14:53:20

No, Alf, we don't stop nagging them.

Kheldar · Sep 11, 2007, 22:13:49

nor intelligent cos i do not understand.

it appears everyone is now talking Latin like Rik

but if it appears to have made things better/faster then i'm all for it

J!ll · Sep 11, 2007, 22:48:06

Ditto

Rik · Sep 12, 2007, 00:15:47

Quote from: Kheldar on Sep 11, 2007, 22:13:49
it appears everyone is now talking Latin like Rik

Let me put it this way, the dufus, which does the clever stuff whenever you type a URL, has been given a course of steroids and is now much faster.

J!ll · Sep 12, 2007, 17:25:21

Rik · Sep 12, 2007, 17:26:09

My pleasure.

Den · Sep 13, 2007, 21:21:32

I love the technical side you display Rik

mrapoc · Sep 16, 2007, 22:46:27

Quote from: Den on Sep 13, 2007, 21:21:32
I love the technical side you display Rik

amen