Glossary

What is a DNS CAA Record?

Created on 27 March, 2024Glossary

DNS CAA Record (Certification Authority Authorization) is a type of DNS record that specifies which certificate authority (CA) is authorized to issue SSL/TLS certificates for a particular domain name.

What is a DNS SOA record?

Created on 27 March, 2024Glossary

DNS SOA Record (Start of Authority) is an authoritative record on the DNS server that contains important information about the DNS zone.

What is a DNS TXT record?

Created on 27 March, 2024Glossary

DNS TXT Record (Text) is a type of DNS record that stores text information, such as descriptions or special notes, associated with domain names.

What is a DNS NS Record?

Created on 27 March, 2024Glossary

DNS NS Record (Nameserver Record) is a type of DNS record that maps a domain name to an authorized nameserver for that domain.

What is a DNS MX record?

Created on 27 March, 2024Glossary

DNS MX Record (Mail Exchanger Record) is a type of DNS record that points a mail server to the mail server responsible for receiving mail for a particular domain.

What are DNS AAAA Records and When are AAAA Records Used?

Created on 26 March, 2024Glossary

AAAA records match domain names with IPv6 addresses. AAAA DNS records are exactly like A DNS records, except that they store the domain's IPv6 address instead of its IPv4 address.

What is DNS A Record and When is DNS A Record Data Used?

Created on 26 March, 2024Glossary

DNS A record is a key element in the DNS infrastructure that links domain names with their corresponding IP addresses.

What is DNS? How does it work?

Created on 23 March, 2024Glossary

DNS plays an important role in the internet infrastructure as it allows users to access websites and online services using easy-to-remember domain names.

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