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# Microsoft DNS

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## Overview{% #overview %}

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This pack parses the classic Windows DNS Server debug text log (dns.log) and decodes query names and response codes.

What this pack does:

- Decodes query names
- Parses Snd/Rcv and RCODE
- Samples clean replies