Benchmark your primary DNS server against Google DNS , OpenDNS and UltraDNS

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I found a tool that can help you see how fast is your DNS server against Google Public DNS, OpenDNS or UltraDNS

Remember to run it on a wide range of domains (on the order of 5000 to 10000) to make sure your results are statistically significant.

DOWNLOAD it here http://code.google.com/p/namebench

I ran a test and found out that my primary DNS server is 904% Faster than Google Public DNS

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It might be becoz I live here in the UAE

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My results showed Google to come out on to of the rest. :slight_smile:

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My DNS was 89% faster than Ultra DNS and was actually the fastest. I am using Level 3’s DNS servers (4.2.2.2/4.2.2.3), which have always been the fastest for me.

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@bob

You must think about moving to Google but it would be better to stay with OpenDNS considering its features :wink:

Google DNS are 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4

@Mac

Your DNS are the best ;D

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I’m Testing Google’s service. :slight_smile: That’s not the same as thinking about moving to their service.

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Hi folks,

Tested with Namebench and it actually said my present configuration is best, only have to add one tertiairy DNS server. I could consider because my present primairy DNS is 7% better as the others,

polonus