https://DNSServerDebugLogParser.andibellstedt.com/v1.1.0.0/changelog/Recent content in Release history for the module on PowerShell module DNSServer.DebugLogParserHugoenFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://DNSServerDebugLogParser.andibellstedt.com/v1.1.0.0/changelog/release-v1.0.0/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://DNSServerDebugLogParser.andibellstedt.com/v1.1.0.0/changelog/release-v1.0.0/<h3 id="added">Added</h3> <ul> <li>Initial release</li> <li><code>Convert-DNSDebugLogFile</code> - High-performance parser for Windows DNS Server debug log files</li> <li>Parses all 15 standard fields from DNS debug logs into structured CSV format</li> <li>Supports customizable CSV delimiters (default: semicolon)</li> <li>Optional ComputerName column for multi-server log consolidation</li> <li>Three output modes: CSV data only, statistics only, or both</li> <li>Statistical summaries aggregating activity by client IP, protocol, and query type</li> <li>Pipeline support for batch processing multiple log files</li> <li>Header validation to ensure data integrity (can be bypassed if needed)</li> <li>Optional automatic compression of output files (ZIP format)</li> <li>Optional removal of source files after successful processing</li> <li>Culture-aware date parsing and formatting for international DNS servers</li> <li>Optimized for large files (100MB + ) using streaming I/O and efficient string operations</li> <li>Compatible with PowerShell 5.1+ (Desktop and Core editions)</li> <li>Supports Windows Server 2016+ and DNS Server 2012 R2 through 2025 log formats</li> </ul>https://DNSServerDebugLogParser.andibellstedt.com/v1.1.0.0/changelog/release-v1.1.0.0/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://DNSServerDebugLogParser.andibellstedt.com/v1.1.0.0/changelog/release-v1.1.0.0/<h2 id="added">Added</h2> <ul> <li><strong>NEW</strong>: ContextFilter parameter for selective log parsing <ul> <li>Filter log entries by context type: PACKET (DNS queries/responses), EVENT (server events), or Note (diagnostic information)</li> <li>Allows focused analysis on specific log entry types</li> <li>Default: All (includes all context types)</li> <li>Use cases: Focus on DNS traffic only, monitor server events, troubleshoot diagnostic issues</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>NEW</strong>: Information field in CSV output <ul> <li>Captures detailed information for EVENT and Note context entries</li> <li>Examples: &ldquo;The DNS server has started.&rdquo;, &ldquo;Zone loading completed&rdquo;, socket errors, internal state messages</li> <li>Enhances visibility into DNS server operational events and diagnostics</li> <li>Field is populated when Context is EVENT or Note; empty for PACKET entries</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2 id="changed">Changed</h2> <ul> <li><strong>BREAKING</strong>: ComputerName column now always included at the end of all output records <ul> <li>Previously: ComputerName was conditionally included at the beginning when parameter was specified</li> <li>Now: ComputerName always present as the last column; empty when parameter not specified</li> <li>Benefit: Consistent output structure simplifies multi-server log consolidation and automated processing</li> <li>Impact: Existing scripts that parse column positions or expect conditional column presence must be updated</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2 id="added-1">Added</h2> <ul> <li>Context filtering to focus on specific log entry types (PACKET, EVENT, NOTE) via ContextFilter parameter</li> </ul> <h2 id="improved">Improved</h2> <ul> <li>Refactored comment-based help for Convert-DNSDebugLogFile for better clarity and conciseness</li> <li>Updated parameter descriptions to be more informative and actionable</li> <li>Improved example documentation with more focused and practical use cases</li> <li>Enhanced about_DNSServer.DebugLogParser help file to reflect current functionality</li> <li>Enhanced verbose logging to provide more detailed progress information during processing</li> </ul>