PC Networking
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What is DNS (Domain Name System)? DNS is the system that provides the connection between domain names and IP addresses of internet sites. In short, DNS converts domain names to IP addresses so you can access any website you want without entering complex IP addresses into your internet browser. For example, to enter Google, one of the most visited websites in the world, you need to enter an IP address of 172.217.23.14. However, thanks to the DNS system, typing www.google.com into your internet browser will be sufficient. DNS servers connect the written domain name and IP address and open the Google website. How Does DNS Work? The DNS system works through servers located in many different parts of the world, called DNS servers. This system establishes a connection between the domain name and the IP address within seconds, without you realizing it. The DNS system basically consists of 4 sub-servers. 1. DNS Cursor This sub-server is the first server you encounter in the DNS system. When...

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