The void is my friend.
In my previous post in this series we talked about recursive resolvers and how they talk to authoritative nameservers to obtain the DNS answers they need.
In this post I want to talk about authoritative nameservers specifically.
Continue reading “Understanding DNS: Authoritative Nameservers”In my last post in this series, I mentioned a kind of resolver known as a recursive resolver. In this post, I will explain what a recursive resolver is and how they work.
Continue reading “Understanding DNS: Recursive Resolvers”The Domain Name System (DNS) is a core part of the Internet ecosystem. In this post, I will explain a small portion of how the DNS works for your average home internet user.
Let’s talk about how a domain name gets resolved when you are using your home network.
Continue reading “Understanding DNS: How A Domain Name Gets Resolved In Your Home Network”