RouterOS Apps introduce a simplified way to deploy containerized services directly on MikroTik routers, allowing operators to run infrastructure tools such as DNS, monitoring, and logging without separate servers or virtualization platforms. With just a few clicks, RouterOS automatically deploys containers along with required networking and firewall configuration. This capability enables ISPs and network operators to host operational services closer to the network while reducing complexity and infrastructure overhead.
Running your own DNS resolver with Technitium DNS gives ISPs and network operators complete control over recursive DNS performance, security, and caching, eliminating reliance on public resolvers like Google or Cloudflare and avoiding their outages and lack of support. Technitium’s lightweight, cross-platform design combines full recursion to root servers, modern encrypted transports such as DNS-over-QUIC, and optional blocking capabilities in a single open-source package, making it ideal for high-performance, ISP-grade deployments without the complexity of multi-tool stacks. Click Details below for the full article.
Owning your own DNS infrastructure is a strategic advantage for ISPs, giving you full control over performance, visibility, and customer experience while eliminating reliance on public resolvers that can suffer outages or offer no support. By deploying local recursive DNS with robust caching and optional blocking, you gain faster resolution times, better security, and real-time insight into issues—ensuring your network stays resilient and responsive under all conditions. Click Details below for the full article.
