DNS Services

If you are unfamiliar with Domain Name Service, read the LuxSci article Understanding Domain Name Service.

LuxSci has partnered with EasyDNS to provide its clients with enterprise-quality DNS services using four redundant, geographically distributed DNS server clusters. We also provide a special administrative interface [access available upon request] where our DNS clients can go to manage their DNS settings, WHOIS registry entries, and setup dynamic DNS!

We can provide DNS services for any type of domain name, even specialty country-code domains like .TV, .CC, .TO, .WS, .UK, .NO, and .DE!

When do you need DNS Services?

When you have your own domain name, someone has to manage the mapping of the name (i.e. yourdomain.com) to its numerical (IP) address on the Internet (i.e. 10.20.159.3), and tell the Internet what machine(s) will be handling the email for that domain (the "MX" records). This is like publishing the address for your name in a phone book. It is typically easiest if your web hosting company, i.e. LuxSci, manages this mapping.

LuxSci must manage the DNS settings for all domains used for web hosting. This permits us to seamlessly update the IP addresses of our web servers should the need arise without having to contact or coordinate with you. This requirement is for your web site's protection.

For domains used only for email services, you have the option of managing your own DNS setting. If you wish to manage your own DNS settings, check the "I want to manage my own DNS" check box in the order form. This choice implies that you have your own DNS servers where you can configure the MX records for your domain(s). If you are not sure about this, then leave this box unchecked and we will take care of it (manage the DNS) for you.

What do I get with DNS service?

DNS service is complete and premium, including:

• Management of all DNS records: A, CNAME, MX, SOA, TXT, SERVER
• Your own optional login so you can manage DNS settings yourself
• Redundant DNS servers in locations all over the world: San Jose CA, Chicago IL, Miami FL, Ashburn VA, Phoenix AZ, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and London.
• Anycast strands for high reliability, fast response, and Denial of Service protection
• Prolexic Technologies for Distributed Denial of Service protection.
• Dynamic DNS Service
• We will also make any DNS changes and updates that you may require — so you don't have to worry about making a mistake yourself

LuxSci—EasyDNS DNS services are very high quality. See: DNS at LuxSci - Not your Daddy's DNS!

Once you have signed up for DNS services, you should make sure that the DNS servers configured for your domain are (only): ns1.easydns.com, ns2.easydns.com, remote1.easydns.com, and remote2.easydns.com. This can be setup in your domain registrar's web site. If you have registered your domain though LuxSci, we take care of this for you.

Dynamic DNS Service

No static IP address? With dynamic DNS services you can map your domain names or subdomain names to servers connected via DSL, cable modem, or any other service that does not provide you with a static IP address.

Dynamic DNS is the term used to describe the process by which users operating computers on the Internet may map a domain name to their system even if it does not reside on a static IP address. Many cable and DSL providers change their subscribers' IP address periodically or assign a different one to their subscribers' computers each time they connect. Dynamic DNS enables users to operate Internet services such as web, email or chat servers on their home computers even if this IP address changes.

You can use dynamic DNS client software (installed on your computer) to update the IP address of your computers/servers each time you log on to your provider while getting the reliability of our dispersed network of name servers (multiple name servers deployed over different network backbones) and the added safety of our backup mail server.

Sender Policy Framework (SPF) DNS Records

We fully support the addition of Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records to your DNS. SPF is a way to specify in DNS exactly which servers are allowed to send email for a domain; email recipients can use this information to determine if an email message is forged and thus Spam. You can read more about SPF here.

Have you registered your domain yet?

If you have not yet registered (i.e. purchased) your domain(s), LuxSci can do it for you. This is inexpensive and fast.