DirectUpdate is an application that runs transparently in background (as a service, even when no user is logged), and check the IP address assigned to the machine.
Everytime a new IP address is detected, DirectUpdate engine updates your domain name, so it's always up to date.
DirectUpdate is called a dynamic dns client updater, or "client updater".
• Native NT service (NT4.0/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8)
• Remote administration anywhere from the LAN and the Internet.
• Local & remote IP detection with user selection (lan dsl/cable router supported).
• Many dns services/providers supported simultaneously.
• WebAdmin (full administration using your browser!).
• Small & compact executable (the engine is less than 300 KB!).
• Update can be forced every xx days to prevent accounts from being banned.
• Add support for "Wildcard" and "MaileXchanger".
• Support of proxy server and proxy server authentication.
• Fully customizable notifications (Email and FTP).
• Engine can launch an external app and restart a service when a new IP is detected.
• Monitored log file size, and support of syslog deamon.
• KeepAlive option, to maintain your internet connection up if required.
• Support IP detection via hidden (auto) proxy of ISP.
• Support local IP detection with router direct query!
• And growing...
Comments and Reviews
I was tired of running multiple dynamic DNS IP update clients and cluttering my workspace. I needed one update client to use with my accounts and DirectUpdate did the job well.