Understanding DNS (Domain Name System)

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What does the Domain Name System (DNS) do?

Translates domain names into IP addresses

What purpose does a DNS server serve?

Stores public IP addresses and their associated domain names

How does a DNS server enable users to access website data?

It translates domain names into IP addresses for proper routing

Why do people not need to remember IP addresses when accessing websites?

DNS servers translate domain names into IP addresses

What is the role of a DNS server in accessing website data?

Finding the correct IP address corresponding to a URL

What is the role of the DNS recursor in a usual DNS query?

Acts as a client itself

What is the main function of top-level domain (TLD) nameservers?

Answer requests by sending back a list of authoritative nameservers

What distinguishes a master server from a slave server in terms of authoritative nameservers?

Slave server shares the DNS server load

What is the primary role of recursive DNS servers in the DNS architecture?

Provide answers to queries sent by authoritative DNS servers

How do authoritative DNS servers differ from recursive DNS servers?

Authoritative servers store IP addresses of second-level domains

Learn about the Domain Name System (DNS) and how it translates domain names into IP addresses for internet browsing. Discover the role of DNS servers in facilitating communication between devices on the internet.

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