DNS Glossary

Understand the domain name system and its records.

DNS (Domain Name System) is the web's phonebook, translating domain names to IP addresses. Understanding how it works is essential for managing your infrastructure.

This glossary covers essential DNS concepts, from basic records to advanced features like DNSSEC.

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  • DNS (Domain Name System) - DNS (Domain Name System)
  • Domain Name - seo.glossaire_dns.term_domain
  • Nameserver (NS) - NS (Name Server)
  • Resolver - DNS Resolver

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  • A Record - A (Address)
  • AAAA Record - AAAA (Quad-A)
  • CNAME Record - CNAME (Canonical Name)
  • MX Record - MX (Mail Exchanger)
  • TXT Record - TXT (Text)
  • PTR Record - PTR (Pointer)
  • SRV Record - SRV (Service)
  • CAA Record - CAA (Certification Authority Authorization)

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  • SPF (Sender Policy Framework) - SPF (Sender Policy Framework)
  • DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) - DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)
  • DMARC - DMARC

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  • TTL (Time To Live) - TTL (Time To Live)
  • Propagation - DNS Propagation
  • DNSSEC - DNSSEC
  • DoH (DNS over HTTPS) - DoH (DNS over HTTPS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long for DNS propagation?

Depends on previous TTL. Generally 24-48h to be sure, but often a few hours if TTL was short.

A or CNAME, which to use?

A to point to a fixed IP. CNAME to point to another domain (CDN, PaaS). Never CNAME on apex (root).

What is optimal TTL?

300s (5min) for records that may change. 86400s (24h) for stable records.

How to check DNS propagation?

Use tools like whatsmydns.net that query resolvers in different regions.

Is DNSSEC necessary?

Recommended for security, but not yet mandatory. Protects against DNS poisoning.

Why aren't my DNS changes visible?

Caching. Wait for TTL expiration or flush your local DNS cache.

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