What Is Anycast DNS?

Anycast DNS is a networking technique that involves routing traffic to a specific IP address to the nearest or most optimal server from multiple potential locations.

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Improved Performance

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Enhanced Redundancy

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Load Balancing

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Distributed DDoS Protection

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