The server did not want to forward “*.local” DNS queries

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The .local domain is typically reserved for Multicast DNS (mDNS) to facilitate the automatic discovery and resolution of hostnames on local networks without the need for a central DNS server. 
This feature is available on Artica 4.50 Service Pack 1 or Artica 4.50 Hotfix 20240524-16

Why .local domain is reserved ?

Zero-Configuration Networking:

• mDNS, as part of Zero-Configuration Networking (ZeroConf), allows devices to automatically discover each other on a local network without manual configuration or the need for a central DNS server.
• By reserving .local, devices can use familiar hostname-based addressing within a local network, simplifying network setup and management.

Service Discovery:

• Along with DNS Service Discovery (DNS-SD), mDNS facilitates the discovery of services such as printers, file shares, and other network services advertised by devices on the local network.
• Devices can query for services (e.g., ._http._tcp.local) and receive responses about available services and their corresponding addresses.

Avoidance of Global DNS Conflicts:

• Reserving .local for mDNS ensures that names used within the local network do not conflict with names in the global DNS namespace.
• This reservation prevents potential issues where a .local domain might be inadvertently queried on the global internet, leading to ambiguity or misrouting.

How to bypass and force ?

If you've used the .local domain for your own local network and would like the DNS service to forward queries to your DNS server, here's the procedure.

• On the main configuration select the link “Disable ”local" Reservation"
• Turn to on this option and click on Apply