Today, were going to take a deep dive into the world of DNS. Specifically looking at Tailscales magicDNS feature which allows us to do neat things like refer to our Tailnet devices by name or configure splitDNS to query remote DNS servers. Tailscale has been a game changer in network interaction, providing convenience and security in accessing self-hosted services from anywhere in the world without compromising on privacy. This article explores the concept of SplitDNS and how to set it up, along with the functionalities of Tailscales MagicDNS. Learn how MagicDNS works and the necessary components needed to implement SplitDNS effectively. If youre looking for a solution to access services securely across different networks while maintaining control over DNS queries, Tailscales SplitDNS magic might be the answer youve been searching for.
