A DNS query is a request made by a client to a DNS server to resolve a domain name into an IP address, enabling the client to locate and communicate with the server hosting the desired resource. This process is crucial for internet functionality as it allows users to access websites using human-readable domain names instead of numeric IP addresses.

DNS Query

DNS query

request made by a client

A DNS Server translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses, enabling users to access websites using names instead of numerical addresses. It plays a crucial role in the functionality of the internet by maintaining a directory of domain names and their corresponding IP addresses, facilitating seamless communication between devices.

DNS server

resolve a domain name

An IP address is a unique identifier assigned to each device connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication, enabling the routing of data between devices. It comes in two versions, IPv4 and IPv6, with the latter providing a vastly larger address space to accommodate the growing number of internet-connected devices.

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