Category Archives: DNS servers

PowerDNS vs BIND: Which DNS Server Should You Choose?

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When it comes to selecting a DNS server, two names often dominate the conversation: PowerDNS and BIND. Both are powerful and widely used options, each with its own set of features, strengths, and ideal use cases. In this article, we’ll compare them to help you determine which DNS server is best suited for your needs.

Understanding DNS Servers

Before diving into the specifics of PowerDNS and BIND, it’s important to understand the role of DNS servers. DNS (Domain Name System) servers translate human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network. This translation is critical for the functioning of the internet.

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Get familiar with the DNS resolution process

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The DNS resolution process is the core of understanding how the Domain Name System works. That’s why, in this article today, we will explore it. So, let’s start. 

DNS resolution description

Domain Name System (DNS) resolution is the procedure of acquiring an IP address (IPv4 or IPv6 addresses) through its domain. This is done to make life easier for online users. The easiest way to understand DNS resolution is to picture a phone book with the names of people in it. But because it’s so hard to remember their phone numbers, we don’t. The same idea applies to DNS resolution. It gets to its IP address via the domain name by sending DNS queries.

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