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Get familiar with TTL

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Gregor

TTL is definitely necessary if you use the Domain Name System. It functions similarly to an expiration date for DNS records. We’ll see its purpose, its application in the DNS, and how long Time-to-Live takes. So, without further ado, let’s get down to business.

TTL Explanation

The time-to-live (TTL) parameter defines how long a data packet will stay alive after being sent across multiple hops. Either in-network memory or in cache memory. The data packet will be terminated when the timer expires or reaches its hop limit. Data packets vary in size, shape, and content, but they all have the same time-to-live. That time should be computed based on how long data packets must stay in a device to complete their missions.

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DNS resolution process described in detail

Posted on April 20, 2022May 18, 2022 by Gregor

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.

Need more information? Look at the following article about the DNS resolution!

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Free DNS service: Who can benefit from it?

Posted on February 25, 2022May 18, 2022 by Gregor

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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A complete breakdown of the Domain Name System

Posted on November 19, 2021May 18, 2022 by Gregor

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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