Traditionally, a minimum of two DNS servers are used for any given computer for redundancy. The problem is that Windows computers (and others) will choose the fastest responding server and ignore the order given (primary, secondary, etc.). If we wish to force a primary and only fail over to a secondary, then scripting coupled with …
October 2012 archive
Oct 25
Fall Newsletter
The Fall Newsletter is finished and you should be receiving one in the mail here in the next few days. Here are some of the featured topics in this edition: Pictures from Summer Reading Kansas Notable Books What is happening at libraries across the system ILL Tips & Tricks 6 by 6 And much, much, much, more! …
Oct 24
Kansas Snapshot Day: November 11 – 17, 2012
Taken from an email from Candace LeDuc, Communications Coordinator, State Library of Kansas Save the Date: November 11-17, 2012 What would Kansas be like if there were no libraries? What valuable services do we provide on a daily basis that simply go unrecognized and unappreciated? The State Library of Kansas needs your help. We’re taking a snapshot of …
Oct 19
Dnsmasq on CentOS 6 for Filtering
DNS filtering is a quick and easy method to block access to certain websites. It can be used to block third party advertisements within websites, block known malware infected sites, and can even be used as a content filter (pornography, etc.). In this post, we’ll walk through setting up Dnsmasq on CentOS 6. Dnsmasq is a …