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This is a collection of articles, how-tos, general information, and technical white papers relating to our services. The most recent entries are listed below, and you can find other entries using the category listing or search box on the navigation bar to the left.

Recent Entries

Why can't I connect to my server?
Okay, you've setup a host in our Dynamic DNS or Custom DNS service. However, you can't connect to this host using a web browser, FTP client, remote access software, etc. What is the problem?
Routers and Port Forwarding
This article explains some general information about routers and how to use port forwarding to host services behind them.
Using IPv6 with Custom and Secondary DNS
As part of Dyn Inc.'s IPv6 implementation plan, DynDNS.com has recently made a new IPv6 nameserver available for Custom DNS and Secondary DNS customers.
Configuring Cisco Routers with HTTPS
These instructions allow customers to configure their Cisco devices to update using HTTPS.
SSL Vulnerability Fact and Fiction
This article seeks to dispel some of the confusion around the SSL/MD5 vulnerability, and explain why your certificates are safe.
Implementing DNSSEC
This tutorial demonstrates public/private key creation and zone signing in BIND 9.
Domain Hijacking
Today's security article is about a fundamental and often overlooked component of your online identity: domain registration.
Domain Scams, Redux
It's been a while since we've talked about domain registration scams, but the shysters are still up to the same old tricks.
How to install a Quake III Arena server with IPv6 support
Sure, DynDNS Spring Server VPS instances can be used for all sorts of productive things, but what about the things that really matter? You know, games!
Comcast and MailHop Forward
After attempting to work with Comcast to resolve blacklisting issues, MailHop Forward will automatically apply spam scanning to comcast.net addresses after November 1, 2008.
Using Google Apps with Custom DNS
This tutorial will help you to create a new Google Apps account for your domain and configure Custom DNS to complete the verification process.
Spring Server VPS Basics for Ubuntu/Debian
A quickstart guide to getting some common programs and applications setup on Spring Server VPS using Ubuntu or Debian.
Monitoring Best Practices
An overview of monitoring and some of the best current practices to effectively detect and notice problems.
Types of Hosting
There is a wide variety of web service hosting providers, each of which offer differing levels of customization, reliability, control and performance. ...