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Domain Name System Concept
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
Bias Analysis
Bias Types:
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windows_first
⚠️
windows_tools
⚠️
powershell_heavy
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missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by prioritizing Windows/Active Directory DNS concepts, referencing Microsoft best practices and tools, and providing more detailed examples and screenshots for Windows environments. Linux/BIND and cross-platform considerations are mentioned but receive less detail and are often presented after Windows solutions. Tooling and troubleshooting examples are Windows-centric, with Linux alternatives included but less emphasized.
Recommendations:
- Present Linux/BIND DNS server configuration and troubleshooting examples alongside or before Windows/Active Directory examples where applicable.
- Include screenshots and walkthroughs for Linux DNS management tools (e.g., Webmin, command-line BIND tools) similar to those shown for Windows DNS Manager.
- Expand on Linux/BIND-specific best practices, such as dynamic DNS, scavenging, and SRV record creation, with explicit instructions and references.
- Provide parity in troubleshooting sections, e.g., show how to view TTL and DNS record details using Linux tools (e.g., dig, host) with sample outputs and explanations.
- Balance references to Microsoft documentation with authoritative Linux/BIND documentation links.
- Clarify when recommendations are specific to Windows/Active Directory DNS versus general DNS best practices, and offer Linux/BIND equivalents where possible.
- Ensure all command-line examples (e.g., nslookup, dig) are equally detailed for both Windows and Linux, including advanced usage scenarios.
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| Date | Scan ID | Status | Bias Status |
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| 2025-07-12 23:44 | #41 | in_progress | ❌ Biased |
| 2025-07-12 00:58 | #8 | cancelled | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-07-10 05:06 | #7 | processing | ✅ Clean |
Flagged Code Snippets
C:\> nslookup x.x.x.x
Server: contoso.com
Address: x.x.x.x
Name: ANF-1234.contoso.com
Address: x.x.x.x
C:\> nslookup x.x.x.x
Server: contoso.com
Address: x.x.x.x
Name: ANF-5678.contoso.com
Address: x.x.x.x
C:\>nslookup anf.local
Server: dns.anf.local
Address: x.x.x.a
Name: anf.local
Addresses: x.x.x.x
x.x.x.y
C:\>nslookup -query=hinfo anf.local
Server: dns.anf.local
Address: x.x.x.a
anf.local
primary name server = dns.anf.local
responsible mail addr = root.dns.anf.local
serial = 7
refresh = 604800 (7 days)
retry = 86400 (1 day)
expire = 2419200 (28 days)
default TTL = 604800 (7 days)
C:\>nslookup -debug anf.local
------------
Got answer:
HEADER:
opcode = QUERY, id = 1, rcode = NOERROR
header flags: response, auth. answer, want recursion, recursion avail.
questions = 1, answers = 1, authority records = 0, additional = 0
QUESTIONS:
x.x.x.x.in-addr.arpa, type = PTR, class = IN
ANSWERS:
-> x.x.x.x.in-addr.arpa
name = dns.anf.local
ttl = 604800 (7 days)
------------
Server: dns.anf.local
Address: x.x.x.a
------------
Got answer:
HEADER:
opcode = QUERY, id = 2, rcode = NXDOMAIN
header flags: response, auth. answer, want recursion, recursion avail.
questions = 1, answers = 0, authority records = 1, additional = 0
QUESTIONS:
anf.local.ANF.LOCAL, type = A, class = IN
AUTHORITY RECORDS:
-> anf.local
ttl = 604800 (7 days)
primary name server = dns.anf.local
responsible mail addr = root.dns.anf.local
serial = 7
refresh = 604800 (7 days)
retry = 86400 (1 day)
expire = 2419200 (28 days)
default TTL = 604800 (7 days)