DNSmasq Latency Shield

Eliminate DNS lookup overhead by implementing a high-speed local caching resolver.

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DNS Performance Guides

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Setting Up Local DNSmasq on CentOS

Install and configure a lightweight DNS forwarder to cache queries locally for sub-millisecond responses.

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Configuring High-Performance Upstreams

Optimizing your resolver to use Google (8.8.8.8) and Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) for maximum reliability.

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Hardening DNSmasq Against Spoofing

Implementing security best practices to ensure your local resolver remains fast and secure.

Every PHP request that involves an external API or database connection triggers a DNS lookup. By implementing a Latency Shield, you ensure that these lookups are served instantly from your VPS RAM, cutting significant milliseconds from your application's total execution time.