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Understanding the Domain Name System (DNS)
System Weakness - Medium systemweakness.com
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a fundamental component of the internet that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses. It acts as a distributed database and directory service, providing the mapping between domain names and their corresponding IP addresses, allowing users to access websites, send emails, and perform other internet-based activities.
How DNS Works
1. Domain Name Structure
Domain names are structured hierarchically, consisting of multiple levels separated by dots (periods). The highest level is the top-level domain (TLD), …
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