Whiskey Web and Whatnot

A Deep Dive into Managed DNS with Jeff Cronstrom

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Join hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III as they welcome Jeff Cronstrom, a DNS specialist with experience dating back to the 90s and the founder of CloudfloorDNS. In this episode, they dig into the ins and outs of managed DNS, the benefits it provides, and the distinguishing features of CloudfloorDNS.

The hosts also engage in lively discussions about technology, touching on various topics such as PHP, Python, DevOps, and the role of DNS in web development. Alongside the tech talk, the episode features a whiskey tasting session with Fort Hamilton rye whiskey.

Key Takeaways

  • [01:45] - Whiskey Tasting and Discussion
  • [11:00] - Hot Takes on Tech Topics
  • [27:07] - Deep Dive into CloudFloorDNS
  • [31:41] - Web Application Firewall and Cloudflare
  • [32:02] - Domain Registrations and DNS
  • [32:27] - Google's Shift from Domain Registration
  • [33:53] - Roles in Tech: Network Engineer, System Administrator, and More
  • [35:32] - The Rise of DevOps and DevSecOps
  • [36:28] - The Importance of Security in Development
  • [36:59] - Patch Tuesdays and Software Updates
  • [39:05] - The Syntax Podcast and Sentry.io
  • [39:49] - The Microsoft Debate
  • [42:59] - Boating and Fishing Adventures
  • [48:50] - The Phoenix Lights Mystery
  • [52:11] - Homemade Drink Smoker and Carpentry Skills
  • [54:02] - The Simulation Theory and Solar Flares
  • [53:30] - Choose Your Own Adventure Website Idea
  • [55:30] - Closing Remarks and CloudfloorDNS Plug

    • Links

    • Jeff Cronstrom Twitter
    • Jeff Cronstrom LinkedIn
    • CloudfloorDNS

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