by : Mateo DNS, Domains

What is the purpose of FQDN?

In the vast realm of computer networking and internet infrastructure, the term Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) often surfaces as a fundamental concept. Despite its technical nature, understanding the purpose and significance of an FQDN is essential for anyone involved in network administration, web development, or even regular internet usage. This blog post aims to demystify FQDNs, explaining what they are, why they are important, and how they are used in everyday internet operations.

Understanding FQDN

A Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) is a complete and specific domain name that uniquely identifies a host or computer on the internet. It provides an exact location within the Domain Name System (DNS) hierarchy. An FQDN includes the hostname and the domain name, ensuring there is no ambiguity about which specific device or service is being referred to.

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List of best Premium DNS providers

The topic of our article today is the Premium DNS providers. But first, let’s explain briefly what exactly Premium DNS is.

What is Premium DNS?

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.

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CNAME record – When should you use it?

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!

CNAME record – what does it mean?

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.

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What is the purpose of TLD?

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!

What is the Top-level domain (TLD)?

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.

Types of Top-Level Domains

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