About this documentation
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This is the official documentation site for DNSServer.DebugLogParser, a PowerShell module that transforms Windows DNS Server debug log files into structured, analyzable CSV data.
About the module
DNSServer.DebugLogParser was born from a real-world need: Windows DNS Server debug logs are human-readable text, but not suitable for analytics or reporting. This module bridges that gap by converting raw log files into structured CSV format that integrates with common tools like Excel, Power BI, SQL databases, and SIEM systems.
Key design principles:
- Performance first — optimized for 100MB+ files using streaming I/O and string operations
- Cross-edition compatibility — supports PowerShell Desktop (5.1+) and Core (7.x)
- Production-ready — includes header validation, error handling, and optional compression
- Pipeline-friendly — integrates naturally with PowerShell’s pipeline architecture
What is here
| Section | Read it when |
|---|---|
| Overview | You want to know what the module does and whether it fits your problem |
| Output Formats | You need to know what the CSV columns mean before designing a pipeline |
| Parameters and Options | You are deciding which switches your conversion needs |
| Performance | Your logs are large or your conversion is slower than expected |
| Integration | You are loading the results into Excel, Power BI, SQL, a SIEM, or Python |
| Operational Best Practices | You are about to run this unattended in production |
| Usage Examples | You want a worked end-to-end scenario to adapt |
| Troubleshooting | Something does not behave as expected |
| Command Reference | You need the authoritative parameter list |
New to the module? Start with the Overview.
Resources
- GitHub: https://github.com/AndiBellstedt/DNSServer.DebugLogParser
- PowerShell Gallery: https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/DNSServer.DebugLogParser
- Author blog: https://andibellstedt.com
Contributing
Contributions are welcome. If you find issues, errors, or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or pull request on the GitHub repository.