| Address Resolution |
The process of associating a network layer address, like an IP address, with a data link layer address, such as a MAC address. |
| Authoritative Name Server |
A server that provides answers to queries based on its own database of DNS records. |
| DNS |
A decentralized naming system is employed to convert domain names into IP addresses. |
| DNS Record |
A database entry that provides information about a domain, such as its IP address. |
| DNS Resolver |
A server that translates domain names into IP addresses. |
| Domain |
A distinct title that designates a website on the Internet. |
| Domain Name |
A human-readable address used to access resources on the internet. |
| Domain Registrar |
An organization or company that manages the reservation and registration of domain names for individuals or businesses. |
| Hierarchy |
The structure or organization of domains and subdomains, where subdomains are nested within higher-level domains. |
| Host |
A computer or server that stores and serves websites or other resources requested by clients. It can have multiple subdomains associated with it. |
| Hostname |
A label is designated to a device that is linked to a computer network. |
| IP Address |
A numerical label is given to every device connected to a computer network that utilizes the Internet Protocol for communication. |
| Parent Domain |
The higher-level domain from which the subdomain is created. It is often the main or primary domain. |
| Resolver |
A server or software that retrieves IP address information by querying DNS servers. |
| Root DNS Server |
The topmost DNS server in the hierarchical DNS system is the server at the highest level. |
| Subdomain |
A domain that is part of a larger domain, also known as a sublevel domain. |
| TLD (Top-Level Domain) |
The last segment of a domain name, indicating the highest level in the hierarchy. |
| TTL (Time To Live) |
The duration for which a DNS record is cached by a resolver. |
| Top Level Domain |
The part of a domain name that comes after the final dot, such as .com. |
| Top-Level Domain (TLD) |
A top-level domain is the last part of a domain name that follows the final dot, such as .com, .org, or .net. |
| URL |
"A Uniform Resource Locator, commonly referred to as a web address, serves as the precise location or address for a particular webpage or file available on the Internet." |
| URL Encoding |
The process of converting characters into a format that is suitable for use in a URL. |
