Newsletter November 2020
Each month, we send you a digest of our recently published articles. Happy reading!
The Latest Gandi News:
1. SECURITY: Why you should keep your DNS zone clean
2. V5 TIPS: Configure all your domains in the blink of an eye thanks to configuration templates
3. HOSTING: Under the hood of Nextcloud version 20
4. CLOUD: Cozy Banks and Cozy Pass, two Open Source apps to make your life easier
5. 20th ANNIVERSARY: The Gandi20 party continues with our partner Donuts
6. Promo roundup
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1. SECURITY: Why you should keep your DNS zone clean
A good rule of thumb for DNS zones: keep them clean! Old DNS records in your zone are potential open doors for attackers. To avoid any possible hijacking, don’t wait for spring to clean your DNS zone. We explain why.
2. V5 TIPS: Configure all your domains in the blink of an eye thanks to configuration templates
How long does it take you to configure your domain names? Too long? With configuration templates, you no longer have to configure each domain one by one: you can create a template and apply it to all or some of your domain names. Watch the demo video to find out how to make yours.
Create your first configuration template
3. HOSTING: Under the hood of Nextcloud version 20
For their big annual convention, on October 3, Nextcloud announced the launch of version 20 of its Open Source file storage and sharing solution. With new features designed for collaborative business needs, version 20 fits in perfectly with the spirit of the times. Read our team’s analysis.
Find out more about Nextcloud 20.
4. CLOUD: Cozy Banks and Cozy Pass, two open source apps to make your life easier
Cozy, the Open Source, personal cloud, has created several apps you can use to take back control of your data while benefiting from personalized services that simplify your day-to-day. This month, we’re focusing on Cozy Banks, your bank account management friend and Cozy Pass, your password management tool. Both of them are free to install directly on your Gandi domain name!
Find out about all of Cozy’s personalized services
5. 20th ANNIVERSARY: The Gandi20 party continues with our partner Donuts
Gandi’s 20th anniversary continues, and you’re the one getting spoiled thanks to our partner Donuts! With more than 3,000 domains, a hundred t-shirts, and five Philips PicoPix Micro projectors to win, many of you have already put on your detective hat and tracked down the clues to find where our friendly monsters traveled to. Did you miss out? The brainteaser is still available, but only for fun. Check back mid-December for new prizes to win!
6. Promo roundup
Register one of the most prestigious domain names from now until December 31, 2020: .vip is on promo for $7.00 (USD) for the first year (normally $21.25 per year).
Last chance to take advantage of the reduced prices on these deals that end November 30:
- A geoTLD for Catalonia, .cat has become popular amongst cat lovers. Get yours for $6.50 for the first year (normally $13.00 per year).
- More interested in Mexico and Mexican culture? Get 50% off .mx domains until November 30, that is, $24.00 for the first year (normally $48.00 ) ¡Viva México!