DNSAnalyzer

Proactive DNS Diagnostics

Got an Active Directory problem? Odds are, DNS has something to do with it. In fact, the results of a recent Microsoft survey indicate that 70% of all Active Directory issues are DNS-related.

DNS problems have far-reaching effects on Active Directory, Exchange and the entire network, and they have the potential to cause serious business interruptions. From missing or inappropriate SRV or MX records to DNS servers not responding to lame delegation and zone transfer setup issues, DNS can cripple your directory and the services that rely upon it.

Head off DNS issues with the only solution built exclusively to monitor DNS and its Active Directory interdependencies. NetPro's DNSAnalyzer alerts on more than 200 different error conditions, providing comprehensive, 24x7 coverage of DNS and Active Directory. And it will run on any kind of DNS Server (Microsoft, BIND, QIP, etc.)

Scenario - Active Directory Replication Failure

When a DNS issue struck at the headquarters of a large bank, Active Directory replication failed between several domain controllers (DCs). The failure took 1,000 users off-line for close to an hour. Network security was severely compromised. Troubleshooting the issue required careful examination of the DCs with a host of command-line utilities, and through a process of elimination, narrowing the potential cause of the problem to DNS.

If the bank had been using NetPro's DNSAnalyzer, the issue would have been resolved in minutes. With 24x7 monitoring of nearly 200 different alert conditions and up-to-the minute status reports, DNSAnalyzer would have pinpointed the problem before it had a chance to impact replication. Its powerful test library and QuickDiagnose feature would have enabled the bank to analyse DNS data and obtain clear, easy to understand reports for each domain. Then, with a simple click of DNSAnalyzer's knowledge base, you could access specific details on the DNS issue and how to resolve it in just minutes instead of hours.

KEY FEATURES
Cuts Mean Time to Repair with Rapid Problem Detection

Leveraging DNSAnalyzer's powerful test library, the QuickDiagnose component of DNSAnalyzer allows users to quickly perform an in-depth analysis of their DNS/Active Directory data. QuickDiagnose presents results with clear and precise detail, saving both time and effort when troubleshooting AD configurations. DNSAnalyzer's QuickDiagnose component can analyse a single domain, a domain and all of its child domains, or an entire forest, generating intuitive reports for each domain analysed.

Monitors DNS and its Unique Interrelationship with Active Directory

Active Directory and DNS are inextricably linked and interdependent. In other words, you can't ensure top Active Directory performance until you can ensure the health of DNS all the time. DNSAnalyzer monitors DNS around the clock to ensure 100% consistency between Active Direcory and DNS records, including critical SRV records and Active Directory domain delegation. And, it saves you critical time and money on time-consuming manual consistency checks.

View Active Directory Domain Information and Configure Monitoring and Report Settings

Delivers a Comprehensive Knowledge Base for Context-Sensitive Solutions. DNSAnalyzer's online knowledge base provides context-sensitive solutions to DNS and Active Directory problems. By simply clicking on a link provided in the DNSAnalyzer report, you're offered practical advice for both DNS and Active Directory experts and novices. Each knowledge base page includes detailed information regarding your specific DNS question, comprehensive steps to resolve the issue, as well as links to other sources of information