It translate domain names into actual computer address

DNS-resolution

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Local DNS

Root Dns

Top level Dns

authoritive dns

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.com .net .gov .edu .uk

www . pocketbrunch . com

domain name

root level domain

top level

subdomain

Link to original

authorative DNS: iot works as final authoritative of domain. ex: aku@tekion.com tekion must be authoritative for this domain. it holds the IP associated for the domain name. recursive domain helps in finding authorative server for searched domains.