Understanding Nameserver and Its Functions

A nameserver, also known as a DNS (Domain Name System) server, is a crucial part of the internet infrastructure that translates human-readable domain names into numerical IP (Internet Protocol) addresses.

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Domain Name Resolution

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Caching

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Zone Files

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Load Balancing

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DNS Security

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