Tag: Domain name

SOA record: What is it and how to use it?SOA record: What is it and how to use it?

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 DylanDylan 0 Comments 12:00 pm

Today we will explore one of the most fundamental DNS record types, which exactly is the SOA record. First, we will see what is its definition and then we will take a look at its structure. Finally, we will explain why is SOA record so critical for properly working the Domain Name System.

SOA record – Meaning

The most essential component of a Zone file is an SOA (Start of Authority) record. The SOA record is a mechanism for the domain administrator to provide basic details about the domain, such as how frequently it is updated, when it was last updated when to check back for more information, what the administrator’s email address is, and so forth. It establishes the general attributes of the zone and is the first DNS record in a zone file. Only one SOA record may be present in a Zone file.

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Domain Name System – explained in a simple wayDomain Name System – explained in a simple way

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 DylanDylan 0 Comments 9:41 am

The Domain Name System, or DNS, is one of the Internet’s pillars that we utilize every day but don’t realize it. This system is like a telephone directory with the names of people. But instead of a phone, it uses an IP address corresponding to a domain name. 

A brief history of DNS

The Domain Name System was created in 1980 by Paul Mockapetris. Until then, to access a website, you had to enter its IP. Since this process is prolonged and we can’t remember every single IP address, Paul invented the DNS system. To this day, it is the backbone of the internet. 

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