pijer47544
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Which DNS record type is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses?
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daknigosta
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The DNS record type responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses is the "Address" or "A" record.
An A record is used to map a domain name (such as example.com) to a specific IPv4 address (e.g., 192.0.2.123). When a DNS resolver receives a request for a domain name with an A record, it retrieves the associated IP address from the DNS server.
For example, if a user enters "www.example.com" in a web browser, the DNS resolver looks for the A record for "www.example.com" in the DNS system. If the record exists, it returns the corresponding IP address, allowing the browser to establish a connection to that IP address and retrieve the desired content from the associated web server.
It's important to note that there is a similar record type called "AAAA" (IPv6 Address record), which is used to map domain names to IPv6 addresses. This record type is used when a website supports IPv6 connections.
In summary, the A record is the DNS record type specifically used to translate domain names into their corresponding IPv4 addresses.
An A record is used to map a domain name (such as example.com) to a specific IPv4 address (e.g., 192.0.2.123). When a DNS resolver receives a request for a domain name with an A record, it retrieves the associated IP address from the DNS server.
For example, if a user enters "www.example.com" in a web browser, the DNS resolver looks for the A record for "www.example.com" in the DNS system. If the record exists, it returns the corresponding IP address, allowing the browser to establish a connection to that IP address and retrieve the desired content from the associated web server.
It's important to note that there is a similar record type called "AAAA" (IPv6 Address record), which is used to map domain names to IPv6 addresses. This record type is used when a website supports IPv6 connections.
In summary, the A record is the DNS record type specifically used to translate domain names into their corresponding IPv4 addresses.
lamose8894
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The DNS record type responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses is the "A" record (Address record).
An A record maps a domain name to the corresponding IPv4 address. It provides the association between a hostname (such as www.example.com) and its corresponding IP address (such as 192.0.2.1).
When a DNS resolver receives a query for a domain name, it looks for the A record associated with that domain name to obtain the IP address needed to establish a connection to the desired destination. The A record contains the IP address information necessary for the resolver to route the request to the correct server.
It's important to note that there are other DNS record types used for different purposes, such as AAAA records for IPv6 addresses, MX records for mail servers, CNAME records for aliases or canonical names, and more. However, when it comes to translating domain names into IP addresses, the A record is the specific record type used.
An A record maps a domain name to the corresponding IPv4 address. It provides the association between a hostname (such as www.example.com) and its corresponding IP address (such as 192.0.2.1).
When a DNS resolver receives a query for a domain name, it looks for the A record associated with that domain name to obtain the IP address needed to establish a connection to the desired destination. The A record contains the IP address information necessary for the resolver to route the request to the correct server.
It's important to note that there are other DNS record types used for different purposes, such as AAAA records for IPv6 addresses, MX records for mail servers, CNAME records for aliases or canonical names, and more. However, when it comes to translating domain names into IP addresses, the A record is the specific record type used.
alexridoy6
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The DNS record type responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses is the "A record" (Address record). The A record is used to map a domain name (such as example.com) to the corresponding IPv4 address (such as 192.0.2.1).
When a user enters a domain name in a web browser or attempts to access a domain through any network application, the DNS resolver contacts the DNS server to resolve the domain name into an IP address. The DNS server looks up the A record associated with the domain name and returns the IP address to the resolver. This IP address is then used to establish the necessary network connection to reach the desired web server or network resource.
A typical A record consists of two essential components:
1. Domain Name: The domain name for which the A record is being created. For example, "example.com" or "www.example.com".
2. IPv4 Address: The corresponding IPv4 address linked to the domain name. It is represented as a series of four numbers separated by periods, such as "192.0.2.1".
In addition to the A record, there are other DNS record types that serve different purposes, such as AAAA records for IPv6 addresses, MX records for mail server configuration, CNAME records for aliasing one domain to another, and more. Each record type has its own specific use in the DNS system, but the A record is primarily responsible for the translation of domain names to IPv4 addresses.
When a user enters a domain name in a web browser or attempts to access a domain through any network application, the DNS resolver contacts the DNS server to resolve the domain name into an IP address. The DNS server looks up the A record associated with the domain name and returns the IP address to the resolver. This IP address is then used to establish the necessary network connection to reach the desired web server or network resource.
A typical A record consists of two essential components:
1. Domain Name: The domain name for which the A record is being created. For example, "example.com" or "www.example.com".
2. IPv4 Address: The corresponding IPv4 address linked to the domain name. It is represented as a series of four numbers separated by periods, such as "192.0.2.1".
In addition to the A record, there are other DNS record types that serve different purposes, such as AAAA records for IPv6 addresses, MX records for mail server configuration, CNAME records for aliasing one domain to another, and more. Each record type has its own specific use in the DNS system, but the A record is primarily responsible for the translation of domain names to IPv4 addresses.