Tag: DNS

  • AXFR Request

    AXFR Request

    AXFR Request is a type of Domain Name System (DNS) request in which a secondary DNS server requests the update of information from a master DNS server.

  • Name Lookup

    Name Lookup

    Name lookup, also known as name resolution or DNS lookup, is the process of translating a human-readable domain name into its corresponding IP address. It is a fundamental function of the Domain Name System (DNS) and plays a crucial role in enabling communication on the internet. What is Name Lookup? In the Domain Name System…

  • NS Record [DNS System]

    NS Record [DNS System]

    Explore the intricacies of NS Records, a type of DNS resource record vital for identifying name servers. Learn how it interacts with other DNS components like A Records, MX Records, and more.

  • Primary Name Server

    Primary Name Server

    Dive deep into the world of Primary Name Servers, understanding their critical role in DNS, differences from secondary servers, and best practices.

  • Caching-Only Name Servers: Enhancing DNS Efficiency

    Caching-Only Name Servers: Enhancing DNS Efficiency

    Caching-only Name Server is a name server in the Domain Name System (DNS) that can resolve name lookup requests but does not maintain its own local DNS database or zone file of resource records.

  • Incremental Zone Transfer

    Incremental Zone Transfer

    Incremental Zone Transfer (IXFR) is a method of updating zone information in newer implementations of the Domain Name System (DNS).

  • Recursive Query

    Recursive Query

    Explore the concept of Recursive Queries in DNS, where resolvers seek complete answers from name servers, essential for web navigation.

  • PTR Record [DNS System]

    PTR Record [DNS System]

    Discover the role of PTR Records in DNS. Learn why they matter for email verification, system logging, and security, and how to manage them effectively.