In the earlier days of networking, the /etc/hosts file was used to translate the IP addressed (8.8.8.8) to human-readable form (www.google.com) and over time it lost its relevance. In modern systems, the whole process of resolving domain names is done through DNS (Domain Name System)....
Introduction to DNS The domain name system is not as simple as the phone number address book. The address book is mainly used by a single individual. There is no problem if the same name appears in the address book of different individuals, but the domain name is used by everyone in the...
The Structure of DNS ZonesBelow the DNS root domain, there is a hierarchical structure of subdomains that forms the Internet’s domain namespace. A DNS zone can start at a domain in the tree and can also widen onto subdomains allowing one entity to control many subdomains....
You type in a URL likelifewire.comand your web browser asks yourrouterfor the IP address. The router has a DNS server address stored, so it asks the DNS server for the IP address of thathostname. The DNS server finds the IP address that belongs tolifewire.comand then is able to underst...
DNSSEC is a feature of the Domain Name System (DNS) that uses cryptographic authentication to verify the authenticity of DNS records returned in a DNS query.
SSH is one of many tunneling protocols that create secure network connections. Port 25: Historically, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). SMTP is used for email. Port 53: Domain Name System (DNS). DNS is an essential process for the modern Internet; it matches human-readable domain names ...
DNS structure The domain name is usually contained in a URL. A domain name is made of multiple parts, calledlabels. The domain hierarchy is read from right to left with each section denoting a subdivision. The TLD appears after the period in the domain name. Examples of top-level domains ...
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Today’s DNS is very efficient. It uses advanced caching and security protocols. This boosts speed and protects against cyber threats. Theis’s evolution keeps domains fast, accessible and safe as the internet grows. Structure of domain names ...