Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical naming system for computers, phones, and other devices. It translates human-readable names like “www.bbc. co.uk” into IP addresses. Hosting is providing the physical space and necessary resources on which a site can operate, such as bandwidth, server space, and email addresses. DNS is a crucial part of hosting, […]
There are a few ways to point DNS records for a domain. One way is to use a website like DNS Made Easy. You can type in the domain name, and it will provide you with all the information you need to point the records. Another way is to use your operating system’s built-in DNS […]
To ping a DNS domain, you would use the nslookup command. For example, to ping the domain example.com, you would use the following command: nslookup example.com If the domain is up, the command should return a response like the following: ;; global options: +cmd ;; Got answer: ;; ->>HEADER
If you want to forward your domain name to another domain name, you need to first transfer your domain name registration to the new domain name provider. Once you have transferred your domain name, you can forward your domain name using your domain name provider’s DNS service. To forward your domain name using your domain […]
Configuring a Linux computer to use the Domain Name System (DNS) is easy. First, you will need to find out what your computer’s IP address is. To do this, open a terminal and type ifconfig. Your computer’s IP address will be displayed. Now, you will need to find out your computer’s DNS server address. To […]
In general, you can see all DNS records for a domain by querying its name server with a whois query. However, there are a few exceptions. First, some domain names are managed by a third party who does not provide DNS records. In these cases, you will not be able to see the DNS records […]
When you type in a web address into your browser, what does Google do? Google firstlooks at the domain name and looks for a domain name server (DNS) record for the web address. If Google cannot find a DNS record for the web address, then Google consults the Internet Protocol (IP) address for the web […]
Domain AD DNS is the authoritative DNS server for an Active Directory forest. It is responsible for resolving DNS queries for Active Directory objects and services. Domain AD DNS also maintains the authoritative records for the Active Directory DNS zone. By default, it is the DNS server for the forest. Domain AD DNS is a […]
Domain Name System (DNS) sub domains are a type of domain name. A sub domain is a portion of a domain name, typically a subsection of the domain name that is specific to a certain organization, website, or service. A DNS sub domain is a domain name that is under the control of a separate […]
One of the most important decisions you will make when setting up your domain is which Domain Name System (DNS) to use. There are many different types of DNS servers, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. The following is a breakdown of the different types of DNS servers, and their respective advantages and […]
