Web Infrastructure

There are a number of DNS services out there, including a new offering by Google. Considering all the options available, which one is best? As far as I’m concerned, it boils down to one thing: speed. DNS Benchmark is a piece of Windows freeware that will measure the speed of …

Google announced this week that it is now offering free public DNS. The service is designed is to replace the DNS servers set up by ISPs for their end users. In simplest terms, DNS converts domain names into resolvable IP addresses. Google claims its service is faster than anything provided …

As a general rule, European data center space is more expensive compared to the United States. Those hoping for cheaper server rates in Europe will be disappointed, however, as a recent report published a consulting company predicts an overall increase in server prices in the region. The price increase will …

It’s become common for DNS providers to redirect users to third-party pages upon entering an incorrect URL. Called NXDOMAIN substitution, many ISPs practice this to make money. ICANN is calling out against this practice, however, citing its harmful effects: If an email is accidentally sent to an incorrect domain and …

Confused about what cloud computing is, or need an easy way to explain the new technology to a friend or coworker? The above video does a great job of introducing the topic without being too mundane. Cloud computing is great for business because of its scalability. No matter how much …

A system error took down the National Airspace Data Interchange Network (NADIN), a multi-billion dollar data center operated by the FAA, for several hours yesterday. The system outage made thousands of airline flight plans unavailable, meaning thousands of planes could not take off in the United States until the issue …

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, a man widely considered to be the founder of the modern web, is embarking on a 4-day trip to Kenya. While there, he will collaborate with leaders about increasing Internet usage and also launch activities for the new World Wide Web Foundation. The East African country has …

The fourth-annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt has just concluded. Hot topics discussed at the international event include IPv6 adoption and America’s role in Internet affairs To spur IPv6 adoption, ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom proposed a “cash for clunkers” program through which old IPv4 …

There’s been a lot of hype about cloud computing lately. It remains uncertain whether the technology really is the future, or just a bag of hot air. Big companies talk about how it will transform the world, but how many firms have actually implemented it? This was one of several …

The World Web Foundation, a venture of web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee, officially launched today. The goal of the organization is to create programs intded increase Internet usage worldwide. Steve Bratt, CEO of the WWF, stated: The whole mission of the Web Foundation is to advance the Web as a …