Category: DNS

DNS resolution process described in detail

DNS resolution process described in detail

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DNS resolution process, generally defined, is a service that uses a domain to reach an IP address. Due to this system, we can access websites easily and quickly just by entering their domain. In our article, we will explain in detail this whole process. 

The definition of DNS resolution

As we have already said, Domain Name System (DNS) resolution is the process of obtaining an IP address through its domain. This is in order to facilitate online users. To visualize what DNS resolution is, we can most easily imagine a phone directory with people’s names. We don’t remember their phone numbers because it’s too difficult. The same principle is working for DNS resolution. Through the domain name, it reaches its IP address.

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What does Round Robin DNS mean?

What does Round Robin DNS mean?

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Round Robin DNS is a very effective traffic distribution method. In this article, we’ll look at its concept, its key benefits, and how to set it up. But first, let’s see what Load balancing is.

Load balancing – definition

Load balancing is an approach to improving network performance by distributing traffic among different servers using a specific algorithm. The visitor’s IP address, a server’s present occupation, a weighted loading balance based on the servers’ capacity, and other factors could be used to manage traffic.

How does Round Robin Load balancing work?

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Free DNS service: Who can benefit from it? 

Free DNS service: Who can benefit from it? 

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Free DNS service is a tool provided by DNS hosting companies. We will find out what it is and who can take advantage of it in today’s article.

Why is DNS service important for your business?

The DNS service is fundamental for online users to visit your website.

DNS servers handle domain-related queries. Additionally, they have an impact on your website’s performance (privacy, speed, and uptime) as well as the customer experience.

It is necessary to have DNS service because:

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Load balancing: How does it handle the traffic?

Load balancing: How does it handle the traffic?

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DNS load balancing is a widely used technique for optimizing the management of a hostname’s incoming traffic. It is becoming an increasingly popular method. But, as we’ll see later in the text, there’s a reason for this.

What is load balancing meaning? 

Load balancing in DNS is a method of distributing client requests among server machines by configuring a domain. We can associate the domain with a website, a mail system, etc., or any other Internet-based service.

If you are the owner of a large and popular website, it means that you will have a lot of requests for it. In addition, it needs to be fast, provide up-to-date information and process the requests it receives accurately and quickly. This is where traffic balancing comes in.

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A record vs AAAA record: What is the difference?

A record vs AAAA record: What is the difference?

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A and AAAA records are among the most important in the DNS system. The process of resolving a domain name to find the IP address is managed by these two types of DNS records. This is what makes them valuable and essential to access the internet easily and quickly.  

What does A record mean? 

A record is the most popular and simple type used in DNS servers, where “A” stands for Address. The A record uses a domain name to find the device’s IP address connected to the Internet. 

Consider the following example – You are a web user and want to access www.abc123.com. This request is sent to the DNS resolver. It identifies the IP, and then the page automatically loads. 

In other words, the A record uses the domain name to find the IP address (IPv4 address). 

AAAA record – definition

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​3 Excellent GeoDNS providers

​3 Excellent GeoDNS providers

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​ClouDNS

ClouDNS is a great Managed DNS provider with a large selection of plans. There is a special category for GeoDNS plans. There you will find 4 options for different needs. The most economic starts at just $9.95 per month, which is a very good deal. The reasons why you should consider this one from the list of GeoDNS providers are the following:

  • Large network of DNS servers. 34 points of presence (PoP), with many located in North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Excellent customer service. 24-hour service and experts that speak English well.
  • DDoS Protected DNS. The DDoS attacks are getting stronger, so such a service for no extra charge is very neat.
  • EDNS-client-subnet support.
  • Different geolocation target options. You can select per region, country, or continent.

ClouDNS GeoDNS Plans:

​GeoDNS Start ($9.95 per month)

  • 4 Anycast DNS servers
  • DDoS protection for DNS
  • DNS direction by geolocation
  • 1 DNS zone
  • 1,000 DNS Records
  • 100M DNS queries per month
  • 1 DNS Failover checks
  • 3 Mail forwards
  • Extended Features

Need more info? Take a look at ClouDNS GeoDNS service page!

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​Anycast DNS vs. GeoDNS

​Anycast DNS vs. GeoDNS

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Ok, so you are checking how to improve your DNS infrastructure. Great! There are different routing methods that you can use for your domain resolution. Now we will compare Anycast DNS and GeoDNS and see what their advantages and disadvantages are.

​What is Anycast DNS?

Anycast DNS is a simple routing method with a single IP address for all of the name servers. The servers are located in different international locations. That way, a client’s query will search for that single IP address, no matter from where in the world he or she connects, and it will reach the closest server.

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Anycast DNS – Major improvement for your network.

Anycast DNS – Major improvement for your network.

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Are you building or managing a network? Congrats! That is a titanic job, but also exciting, especially if it’s a large network. A lot of stuff must be considered for it to work properly. For instance, have you ever thought about how the massive amount of data packets is handled within a network? Well, this task is possible thanks to routing methods, like Anycast DNS.

​What is Anycast DNS?

Anycast DNS is a method for networks to route and address data packets. When you use it, a destination IP address is shared by different servers (or other devices) in different locations. Like this, routers (recursive servers) direct data packets addressed to such a destination to the closest location to the source or sender. 

Fast and reliable Anycast DNS service

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A complete breakdown of the Domain Name System

A complete breakdown of the Domain Name System

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Domain Name System – What is it?

The Domain Name System, or shortly DNS, is a decentralized system with a strictly established hierarchical composition for identifying devices and services on the Internet and private networks. It is one of the most important pieces of the Internet and serves for it to provide the best experience as it is nowadays.

Thanks to it, the queries for a specific domain name, such as example.com, are directed to all name servers on different levels. Each level gives a piece of information for the location of the domain name.

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