Domain Information NS2-05.AZURE-DNS.NET

📅 11 yearsACTIVE — 152 d.

Domain

Domain: ns2-05.azure-dns.net

Registrar: MarkMonitor Inc.

Created: 12.03.2015 17:44

Updated: 08.02.2026 12:55

Expires: 12.03.2027 17:44

Status:

clientDeleteProhibitedClient Delete Prohibited — The registrar has set this status to prevent the domain from being deleted. clientTransferProhibitedClient Transfer Prohibited — The registrar has locked the domain to prevent transfer to another registrar. clientUpdateProhibitedClient Update Prohibited — The registrar has locked the domain to prevent any changes to the domain record. serverDeleteProhibitedServer Delete Prohibited — The registry has set this status to prevent the domain from being deleted. serverTransferProhibitedServer Transfer Prohibited — The registry has locked the domain to prevent transfer. serverUpdateProhibitedServer Update Prohibited — The registry has locked the domain to prevent any changes.

WHOIS server: whois.markmonitor.com

DNS: NS2-01.AZURE-DNS.NET, NS2-02.AZURE-DNS.NET, NS2-03.AZURE-DNS.NET, NS2-04.AZURE-DNS.NET

DNSSEC: ❌ Not signed

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WHOIS

--- Registrar WHOIS ---
Domain Name: azure-dns.net
Registry Domain ID: 1909415047_DOMAIN_NET-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
Updated Date: 2026-02-08T12:55:54+0000
Creation Date: 2015-03-12T17:44:23+0000
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2027-03-12T00:00:00+0000
Registrar: MarkMonitor, Inc.
Registrar IANA ID: 292
Registrar Abuse Contact: https://corp.markmonitor.com/domain/ui/abuse-report
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.2086851750
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited)
Domain Status: serverUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: serverTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: serverDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverDeleteProhibited)
Registrant Name: Domain Administrator
Registrant Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Registrant Street: One Microsoft Way, 
Registrant City: Redmond
Registrant State/Province: WA
Registrant Postal Code: 98052
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +1.4258828080
Registrant Phone Ext: 
Registrant Fax: +1.4259367329
Registrant Fax Ext: 
Registrant Email: domains@microsoft.com
Tech Name: MSN Hostmaster
Tech Phone: +1.4258828080
Tech Email: msnhst@microsoft.com
Name Server: ns2-02.azure-dns.net
Name Server: ns2-04.azure-dns.net
Name Server: ns2-03.azure-dns.net
Name Server: ns2-01.azure-dns.net
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/
>>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2026-10-09T05:19:33+0000 > Last update of whois database: 2026-10-09T05:19:19Z

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IP addresses for domain ns2-05.azure-dns.net

150.171.21.5 (A)

United States

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

2620:1ec:8ec:700::5 (AAAA)

United States

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

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Discovering ns2-05.azure-dns.net

In the vast world of internet infrastructure, few domains play as critical a behind-the-scenes role as ns2-05.azure-dns.net. This nameserver forms part of Microsoft's Azure DNS service, quietly ensuring that countless websites and applications resolve correctly across the globe.

What is ns2-05.azure-dns.net?

ns2-05.azure-dns.net operates as one of several authoritative nameservers managed under the azure-dns.net domain. It handles DNS queries for Azure-hosted domains, providing fast and secure resolution. The domain itself was created on March 12, 2015, and remains active with an expiration date set for March 12, 2027.

Ownership and Registration Details

The parent domain azure-dns.net is registered through MarkMonitor Inc., a well-known registrar specializing in corporate domain management. Status flags such as clientDeleteProhibited and serverTransferProhibited keep the record locked against unauthorized changes, reflecting standard enterprise security practices.

Current DNS records show the server at IP address 150.171.21.5 in the United States, operated by Microsoft Corporation under AS8075. An IPv6 address, 2620:1ec:8ec:700::5, is also listed.

Microsoft's Azure DNS Service

Microsoft Azure offers a suite of cloud computing tools, and its DNS component delivers high availability for domain management. Nameservers like ns2-05.azure-dns.net help route traffic efficiently while supporting features such as traffic management and private DNS zones. No public website exists at the domain address, as expected for pure infrastructure components.

Recent Activity and Facts

The domain record was last updated on February 8, 2026, confirming ongoing maintenance. DNSSEC is not enabled on this nameserver. As part of Microsoft's broader network, it connects to related Azure services and other ns2-xx.azure-dns.net instances that together form a resilient global system.

This unassuming domain highlights how essential yet invisible the plumbing of the internet truly is.

Frequently Asked Questions

▶ What is ns2-05.azure-dns.net and which company operates it?

ns2-05.azure-dns.net is an authoritative DNS nameserver belonging to Microsoft Azure DNS, part of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure that provides domain name resolution services for Azure customers worldwide.

▶ When was the domain ns2-05.azure-dns.net registered?

The domain was registered on March 12, 2015, and has remained active for over eleven years as of June 2026.

▶ Who is the registrar for azure-dns.net and its subdomains?

The registrar is MarkMonitor Inc., which handles the registration and status management for azure-dns.net through its WHOIS server at whois.markmonitor.com.

▶ What services does ns2-05.azure-dns.net provide?

It provides DNS query resolution as part of Azure DNS, supporting high-availability name services for domains hosted on the Microsoft Azure platform.

▶ What are some key facts about this domain's current status?

It expires on March 12, 2027, uses IP addresses 150.171.21.5 and 2620:1ec:8ec:700::5 located in the United States, and has multiple protection statuses preventing deletion or transfer.

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