Resolution Process

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The hierarchical process of resolving a domain name to an IP address. The recursive resolver queries root name servers, then TLD (top-level domain) servers, then authoritative name servers for the specific domain. Results are cached at each level based on TTL values.

Key Properties

• Recursive Resolver
• Root and TLD Servers
• Authoritative Name Servers

Related

• TTL (controls caching at each level)
• DNS Security (protecting the resolution process)

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