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Chapter 2. How Does DNS Work?

Chapter 2. How Does DNS Work?

"... and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversations?"

The Domain Name System is basically a database of host information. Admittedly, you get a lot with that: funny dotted names, networked name servers, a shadowy "namespace." But keep in mind that, in the end, the service DNS provides is information about internet hosts.


  

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