The topic of our post today is the DNS terms. We will explore the primary six that every beginner in the Domain Name System should be aware of. So, let’s start and take a deep look at the most essential ones.
The Importance of DNS Terminology
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The topic of our article today is the Premium DNS providers. But first, let’s explain briefly what exactly Premium DNS is.
Premium DNS is a service provided by a DNS hosting provider. You can get more of everything with Premium plans. So, you can benefit from more DNS servers and DNS zones. You are also capable of better traffic management. If you select the Premium DNS plan, you will undoubtedly notice an increase in loading speed. In addition, it will provide increased uptime, security, and even SEO.
Now we’ll look at one of the most common DNS record types: CNAME. What is its purpose, and how do you use it? You’ll find out soon!
The name of the CNAME is split into two pieces. The letter C stands for canonical, and it indicates which domain name is the true one for the one you’re trying to resolve. The NAME is self-evident. Name, as in hostname, is what it stands for.
You have seen already plenty of TLD extensions – .com, .org, .net, and even some more exotic like .ninja, .dance, or .fail. But why do they exist? What is the purpose of TLD? Now you will know the answers!
The Top-Level Domain (TLD) is the second-highest level of the DNS. It is the extension, just after the second-level domain name of a website. Most popular ones are .com, .net, and .org. There are many TLDs out there, and they are two main categories. Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLD) that are used to indicate the different countries in the world and Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) that could be anything with or without meaning.
