Features

DNS Change History

When we detect that DNS records have changed, we record all of the changes so that a domain can be compared against previous versions. Never lose track of what changed and when.

Complete Historical Record

Every time ZoneWatcher detects a change to your DNS records, we create a complete snapshot of the modification. This includes the old value, new value, timestamp, and change type. This comprehensive logging ensures you have a complete audit trail of all DNS modifications over time.

Easy Change Comparison

Problem

When DNS issues arise, finding the correct previous configuration can be time-consuming and error-prone. Teams often waste valuable time digging through old emails, documentation, or trying to remember what the records used to be.

Solution

ZoneWatcher's change history allows you to quickly compare current DNS records with any previous version. You can see exactly what changed, when it changed, and easily identify the correct values needed to restore service.

Unlimited History Retention

Unlike many monitoring solutions that limit historical data, ZoneWatcher provides unlimited history retention. Whether you need to review changes from last week or last year, all your DNS change data is readily available.

Compliance and Auditing: Meet regulatory requirements with complete change logs
Troubleshooting: Trace the root cause of issues back to specific changes
Change Management: Review the impact of historical modifications
Team Onboarding: New team members can understand the evolution of your DNS configuration

Visual Change Timeline

Navigate your DNS change history through an intuitive timeline interface with powerful filtering and comparison capabilities.

Chronological View: View changes chronologically to understand the sequence of modifications
Advanced Filtering: Filter by domain, record type, or date range to find specific changes
Side-by-side Comparison: See before and after values side-by-side for easy comparison
Data Export: Export historical data for external analysis or backup purposes

Change Attribution and Context

When available, ZoneWatcher captures additional context about DNS changes to provide complete visibility into who made changes and when.

User Attribution: Which API user or system made the change
Precise Timing: The exact time and date of the modification
Batch Operations: Whether the change was part of a batch update
Provider Metadata: Any associated metadata from your DNS provider

Disaster Recovery Made Simple

DNS misconfigurations can cause widespread outages. With ZoneWatcher's change history, disaster recovery becomes straightforward and fast.

Identify the Problem

Identify when the problematic change occurred

Review Previous Config

Review the previous working configuration

Restore Quickly

Restore the correct DNS values quickly

Minimize Downtime

Minimize downtime and service disruption

Export and Integration

Your DNS change history data belongs to you. Export historical records in various formats for integration with other systems, compliance reporting, or long-term archival.

JSON

Machine-readable format for API integration

CSV

Spreadsheet-compatible for data analysis

Bind Zone File

Restore your records to their previous state by directly importing a BIND file to your provider

Start Tracking Changes Today

Don't let DNS changes disappear into the void. Start your free trial and begin building a comprehensive history of your DNS modifications. When issues arise, you'll have the data you need to resolve them quickly.