Domain name is the name of the website. For example, www.example.com is the domain name. DNS is the Domain Name System. DNS is a hierarchical naming system for computers, devices, and networks. It helps computers locate Internet resources by providing a list of domain names and corresponding IP addresses. Domain names are usually registered with […]
Domain controller (DC) and DNS are both essential for the proper functioning of a network. However, there are some key differences between the two. Domain controller functions as the primary repository for Active Directory information and acts as the authoritative source for domain name resolution. DNS, on the other hand, is a service that enables […]
Domain name system (DNS) records specify the location of an organization’s domain name systems (DNS) servers. DNS records can be manually configured on a Windows-based computer or automatically retrieved from a DNS server. Manual configuration of DNS records is necessary for some domain name services (DNS) providers, such as Google Public DNS. Automatic configuration of […]
Google DNS is a free public DNS service provided by Google. It allows you to resolve DNS queries for your domain with the DNS servers provided by Google. This can be helpful if you want to use Google DNS for your domain, but don’t have access to your own DNS servers. However, there are a […]
Domain controllers should have DNS enabled and configured to use the default domain name servers. DNS is a critical service that allows computers on a network to resolve domain names to IP addresses. By default, domain controllers use the DNS server located on the same network as the computer. However, if the network is not […]
DNS (Domain Name System) is a hierarchical naming system for computers, servers, and other devices with a unique hostname. DNS uses a hierarchical model in which each device has a unique top-level domain name, such as “com,” “net,” “org,” and “gov. ” The top-level domain name is followed by a series of subdomains, each of […]
Domain controller DNS can be tested by using the nslookup tool. To test a domain controller, use the following command: nslookup domainname.com If the domain controller is online, the domain controller should respond with the IP address of the domain controller. If the domain controller is not online, the nslookup command will return an error […]
If you are looking to set up a domain name for your website or business, you will need to point your domain to a DNS server. DNS is a system that allows computers to find information by translating domain names into IP addresses. There are a few ways to Point your Domain to a DNS […]
Domain name servers (DNS) are a fundamental part of Internet infrastructure. They provide a lookup service for domain names (e.g. www. example.com) and also act as the authoritative source for zone data. DNS can be queried using a variety of methods, including using a command-line tool or a web-based interface. To get a list of […]
One of the most important tasks a domain controller can perform is to act as the primary DNS server for a domain. The domain controller should be configured with the appropriate DNS settings to ensure proper resolution of domain names. The following are some recommended DNS settings for a domain controller: Inbound Zone Transfer Policy […]
