easyDNS v0.2.27 is a PowerShell-based DNS server management tool featuring a modern Windows 11-style WPF interface.
- Modern WPF Interface: Windows 11-inspired design with responsive layout and intuitive navigation
- Comprehensive Zone Management: Create, manage, and monitor both forward and reverse DNS zones
- Advanced DNS Records: Support for A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, PTR, TXT, SRV, NS, SOA records with validation
- DNSSEC Management: Complete DNSSEC implementation with key management and validation
- Import/Export: Flexible data exchange in CSV, XML, and JSON formats
- Real-time Monitoring: Live DNS query monitoring with performance metrics and analytics
- Diagnostic Tools: Comprehensive troubleshooting suite including ping, nslookup, traceroute, and DNS benchmarking
- Audit & Logging: Detailed logging system with event tracking and export capabilities
- Auto-Detection: Automatic detection and connection to local DNS servers
- Performance Analytics: Response time analysis, throughput monitoring, and health reporting
easyDNS v0.2.27 ist ein PowerShell-basiertes DNS-Server-Verwaltungstool mit einer modernen Windows 11-Style WPF-Oberfläche.
- Moderne WPF-Oberfläche: Windows 11-inspiriertes Design mit responsivem Layout und intuitiver Navigation
- Umfassende Zonenverwaltung: Erstellen, verwalten und überwachen von Forward- und Reverse-DNS-Zonen
- Erweiterte DNS-Einträge: Unterstützung für A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, PTR, TXT, SRV, NS, SOA-Einträge mit Validierung
- DNSSEC-Verwaltung: Vollständige DNSSEC-Implementierung mit Schlüsselverwaltung und Validierung
- Import/Export: Flexibler Datenaustausch in CSV-, XML- und JSON-Formaten
- Echtzeit-Überwachung: Live-DNS-Abfrage-Überwachung mit Leistungsmetriken und Analysen
- Diagnose-Tools: Umfassende Fehlerbehebungs-Suite mit Ping, Nslookup, Traceroute und DNS-Benchmarking
- Audit & Protokollierung: Detailliertes Protokollierungssystem mit Ereignisverfolgung und Exportfunktionen
- Auto-Erkennung: Automatische Erkennung und Verbindung zu lokalen DNS-Servern
- Leistungsanalysen: Antwortzeit-Analyse, Durchsatz-Überwachung und Gesundheitsberichte
- Complete WPF Rewrite: Modern Windows 11-style interface with improved user experience
- Enhanced Navigation: Streamlined panel-based navigation system with 8 main sections
- Real-time Monitoring: Live DNS query monitoring with performance analytics and pattern analysis
- Advanced Diagnostics: Comprehensive diagnostic tools including DNS benchmarking, leak testing, and traceroute analysis
- Improved DNSSEC: Enhanced DNSSEC management with key generation, validation, and rollover support
- Auto-Detection: Automatic detection of local DNS server roles with smart connection handling
- Performance Metrics: Response time analysis, throughput monitoring, and comprehensive health reporting
- Enhanced Logging: Advanced logging system with filtering, export capabilities, and rotation
- Modern UI Components: Windows 11-inspired design elements, responsive layout, and dark navigation
- Inline Configuration: No external INI file required - all configuration embedded in script
- Import/Export: Flexible data exchange in CSV, XML, and JSON formats with validation
- Audit & Event Tracking: Complete audit trail with event log integration and monitoring
- Enhanced WPF Interface: Improved Windows 11-style design with better responsiveness
- Performance Monitoring: Added performance counters and connection status caching
- Advanced Logging: Extended logging with component-based categorization and log rotation
- Auto-Refresh: Configurable automatic refresh functionality (5-minute intervals)
- Connection Management: Smart DNS server detection with auto-connect for local servers
- Error Handling: Robust error handling with retry mechanisms and safe operations
- Extended Record Support: Support for A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, PTR, TXT, SRV, NS, SOA records
- Input Validation: Enhanced input validation and sanitization
- Temporary Files: Proper temporary file management and cleanup
- Cache Management: Improved caching for better performance
- Initial WPF Implementation: First version with Windows Presentation Foundation interface
- Basic DNS Management: Core functionality for zone and record management
- Windows 11 Design: Modern design language with Windows 11 color scheme
- Export/Import: Basic CSV, XML, and JSON export/import functionality
- DNS Server Detection: Automatic detection of local DNS server installations
- Logging System: Basic logging with file rotation and color-coded console output
- Zone Management: Forward and reverse zone creation and management
- Record Operations: Basic DNS record CRUD operations
- Configuration Management: Inline configuration system
- Error Handling: Basic error handling and user feedback
- v0.0.x: Initial development versions with basic PowerShell DNS cmdlet integration
- Pre-release: Proof-of-concept versions with command-line interface
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
- PowerShell: Version 5.1 or higher (PowerShell 7+ recommended)
- DNS Server Role: Must be installed on target server
- Permissions: Administrator rights required
- Execution Policy: Set to RemoteSigned or Unrestricted
- .NET Framework: 4.7.2 or higher (for WPF components)
- Download: Download the script
easyDNS_V0.2.27.ps1 - Execution Policy: Ensure PowerShell execution policy allows script execution:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
- Run as Administrator: Execute the script with administrator privileges:
.\easyDNS_V0.2.27.ps1 - Auto-Connection: The tool automatically detects local DNS server roles and connects
- Manual Connection: For remote servers, enter the server name/IP and click "Connect"
- Dashboard: System overview with server information and DNS statistics
- Forward Zones: Management of forward lookup zones
- Reverse Zones: Management of reverse lookup zones
- DNS Records: Create, edit, and delete DNS records
- Import/Export: Data exchange in multiple formats
- DNSSEC: DNSSEC configuration and key management
- Diagnostic Tools: Comprehensive troubleshooting suite
- Audit and Logs: Event monitoring and log analysis
- Quick Tools: Ping, Nslookup, DNS resolution, connection testing
- Cache Management: DNS server and client cache control
- Service Management: DNS service start/stop/restart operations
- Configuration: Server settings and network adapter DNS information
- Forwarders: DNS forwarder configuration and management
- Zone Tools: Zone-specific operations and transfers
- Event Logs: DNS, system, and security event analysis
- Advanced Diagnostics: DNS benchmarking, latency testing, leak detection
- Real-time Monitoring: Live query monitoring with pattern analysis
The application uses inline configuration with the following key settings:
$global:AppConfig = @{
AppName = "easyDNS"
ScriptVersion = "0.2.27"
AutoRefreshInterval = 300 # seconds
MaxLogEntries = 10000
DefaultTTL = 3600
EnableLogging = $true
DebugMode = $false
}- Location:
Logs/easyDNS_YYYYMMDD_USERNAME.log - Rotation: Automatic rotation at 10MB
- Levels: INFO, WARN, ERROR, DEBUG, SUCCESS
- Export: Logs can be exported in various formats
- Caching: Intelligent caching for improved responsiveness
- Async Operations: Non-blocking operations for better UI experience
- Connection Pooling: Efficient DNS server connection management
- Auto-Refresh: Configurable automatic data refresh
- Performance Counters: Built-in performance monitoring
- Input Validation: Comprehensive input sanitization
- Safe Operations: Error handling with retry mechanisms
- Audit Trail: Complete logging of all operations
- Permission Checks: Automatic permission validation
- Connection Failed: Ensure DNS server role is installed and running
- Permission Denied: Run PowerShell as Administrator
- Execution Policy: Set appropriate PowerShell execution policy
- WPF Issues: Ensure .NET Framework 4.7.2+ is installed
Enable debug mode for detailed logging:
$global:AppConfig.DebugMode = $trueContributions are welcome! Please:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Submit a pull request with detailed description
- Author: Andreas Hepp
- Website: PHscripts.de
- GitHub: PS-easyIT/easyDNS
- Version: 0.2.27
- Last Update: 26.05.2025
- Microsoft PowerShell Team for the robust PowerShell platform
- Windows DNS Server team for comprehensive DNS management cmdlets
- Community contributors for feedback and suggestions
easyDNS v0.2.27 - Simplifying DNS Management with Modern Technology