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To resolve host names using DNS (Domain Name System), a client first sends a query to a DNS resolver, typically provided by the user's internet service provider. The resolver checks its cache for the requested hostname; if not found, it queries authoritative DNS servers, starting from the root servers down to the relevant domain servers, until it retrieves the corresponding IP address. Once the IP address is obtained, it is returned to the client, allowing it to connect to the desired host. This process may involve multiple steps but typically completes in seconds.
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What is the correct order in which a DNS client tries to resolve names?
Cache,Host Files, DNS server
Which mechanisms could you use to resolve a host name into its associated IP address?
A DNS is used to convert Host Names into IPs and IPs into host names. (DNS = Domain Name Server).
What service is used to resolve host or domain names to addresses?
DNS (port 53)
What is a tcp ip service used to resolve host or domain names to addresses?
DNS
What type of server does a window client use to resolve host names to IP addresses?
Strictly speaking, Windows clients will use a DNS server to resolve host names to IP addresses. In a Windows environment, the DNS server is almost always a Domain Controller as well (Active Directory Integrated DNS). Windows also has another naming system called NETBIOS. Clients will use a WINS server to resolve NETBIOS names (do not confuse with host names) to IP addresses. Short answer: DNS
Which name resolution technique does a UNIX host use?
Host names can be resolved by either using the /etc/hosts file or by using DNS.
What do dns servers use to help resolve IP addresses to dns names?
Forward lookup zones
What is a dns forwarder used for?
A forwarder is a Domain Name System (DNS) server on a network used to forward DNS queries for external DNS names to DNS servers outside of that network. You can also forward queries according to specific domain names using conditional forwarders.A DNS server on a network is designated as a forwarder by having the other DNS servers in the network forward the queries they cannot resolve locally to that DNS server. By using a forwarder, you can manage name resolution for names outside of your network, such as names on the Internet, and improve the efficiency of name resolution for the computers in your network. For more information about forwarders and conditional forwarders
What type of DNS zone is used to resolve and IP address to a host name?
The type of DNS zone used to resolve an IP address to a host name is called a Reverse DNS zone. This zone uses PTR (Pointer) records to map an IP address back to its corresponding domain name. Reverse DNS lookups are often used for logging, verification, and security purposes.
What if your preferred dns server is blank?
if the preferred dns server is blank then the system takes dns as the host server and try to resolve the entries from its own cache if it is able to do it then finew other wise it will show dns error on the IE page. same thing happens with the resources if its in the cache it will resolve the FQDN to IP othere wise will give error
What is dns sever?
Without the DNS server you would have to know the IP address of every computer you are communicating with. DNS exists to resolve the names of computers to IP addresses. It also aids in locating services on a network.
What should you check if you can connect using the IP address but NOT with he host name?
DNS
