Introduction
A DNS (Domain Name System) server is a crucial component of the internet infrastructure that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses. It plays a vital role in helping users access websites and services using easily memorable domain names instead of numerical IP addresses.
Domain and Domain Name
A domain is a logical grouping of network resources, and a domain name is a human-readable label assigned to an IP address to identify a specific location on the internet. For example, in the domain name "www.example.com," "example.com" is the domain name.
Root Server
Root servers are a fundamental part of the DNS hierarchy. They serve as the starting point for resolving domain names. There are 13 sets of root server clusters distributed worldwide, labeled from A to M, managed by various organizations.
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