Performance Testing of DNS Servers

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Covers performance testing of DNS servers: how to measure and benchmark DNS query handling, identify bottlenecks, and compare server implementations using load-generation tools and metrics. Discusses concrete testing approaches, scenarios, and metrics for evaluating DNS server throughput and latency.

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1. 0:00DNS introduction
2. 3:18Testing goals and tasks
3. 8:15DNS server testing methodology
4. 14:20Local DNS pitfalls
5. 16:27Global DNS vulnerabilities
6. 22:56DNS server protection
7. 24:43Summary and recommendations
8. 25:28Q&A

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