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Top 5 DNS admin tools
- October 19, 2007
 - Updated: July 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
 
If you’ve never dealt with DNS then it can be pretty daunting. DNS stands for Domain Name System which is basically a network of numerical addresses that provides the framework for the internet to work. If you want to set up a server or redirect your website, then you’ll need to know a little bit about DNS administration. Here are 5 top tools to take the pain out of this process:
- Simple DNS Plus – Helps you configure it as a primary or secondary DNS server
 
- NetSetMan – Helps you configure several DNS profiles if you regularly change networks
 
- DeEnesse DNS Server Suite – A beginners guide to setting-up a DNS server
 
- DNS4ME – Simple DNS server for e-mail, web and FTP for intermediate users
 
- DNS Redirector – Redirect any connection through the DNS of your choosing
 
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