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Short overview, The mechanism of domain name resolvers, Why are resolvers so important, ICANN and resolvers
'''Domain Name Resolvers''' also called ''[[DNS]] resolvers'' represent the names given to computers which are in connection with Internet Service Providers ([[ISP]]s)and are used to respond to a user request to resolve a domain name. These computers he ability to translate a domain name into an IP AIddress and provide solutions. <ref>[http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/domain_name_resolvers.html Domain Name Resolver Definition]</ref>
==Short overview==
Simply put, the domain name resolvers cache the data and information received from users by means of queries. These resolvers are strategically located with [[ISP]]s or institutional networks and the main purpose is to respond to the user's requests related to domain names problems. These resolvers are used to resolve domain names related issues which basically involve finding the corresponding IP Address. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/glossary.htm Domain Name Resolvers according to ICANN]</ref>
In the same way, the domain name resolvers are also viewed as the function that converts a domain name, whether private or on the public Internet, into an IP address.<ref>[http://computer.yourdictionary.com/domain-name-resolver Other domain name resolver definitions]</ref>
In order to understand the purpose and usefulness of domain name resolvers it is first required to understand the mechanism of these computers.
==The mechanism of domain name resolvers==
In order to reach [[ICANN]], the domain name resolvers first decode the request. In this way, the request is first processed by the resolver and split and various components parts. Then, the resolver will forward the request to [[ICANN]] in order to find the corresponding IP Address. The reply is forwarded to the user's computer. This is what, basically, domain name resolvers do. This is how the domain name [[ICANN]] was just "resolved".
==Why are resolvers so important?==
Even if the process performed by domain name resolvers is easy and is for some considered as a waste of time because it would be easier to directly contact the [[ICANN]], there is an important reason for this process: performance. More specifically, it would be very difficult for the root servers to handle billions of requests on a daily basis. <ref>[http://www.internic.net/faqs/authoritative-dns.html The Importance of Domain Name Resolver]</ref>
==ICANN and Domain Name Resolvers==
The mission of [[ICANN]] is to ensure protection and preservation of the stability, utility and integrity the of [[DNS]] (Domain Name System). Some alternate root operators persuade other users to have their resolvers "point" to their alternate root (which is similar to the unique authoritative root of ICANN) instead of the authoritative root. Due to the fact that pseudo-[[TLD]]s are not included and recognized by the authoritative root of ICANN, these cannot be resolved by a large number of Internet users.
==References==
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[[Category: Glossary]]
==Short overview==
Simply put, the domain name resolvers cache the data and information received from users by means of queries. These resolvers are strategically located with [[ISP]]s or institutional networks and the main purpose is to respond to the user's requests related to domain names problems. These resolvers are used to resolve domain names related issues which basically involve finding the corresponding IP Address. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/glossary.htm Domain Name Resolvers according to ICANN]</ref>
In the same way, the domain name resolvers are also viewed as the function that converts a domain name, whether private or on the public Internet, into an IP address.<ref>[http://computer.yourdictionary.com/domain-name-resolver Other domain name resolver definitions]</ref>
In order to understand the purpose and usefulness of domain name resolvers it is first required to understand the mechanism of these computers.
==The mechanism of domain name resolvers==
In order to reach [[ICANN]], the domain name resolvers first decode the request. In this way, the request is first processed by the resolver and split and various components parts. Then, the resolver will forward the request to [[ICANN]] in order to find the corresponding IP Address. The reply is forwarded to the user's computer. This is what, basically, domain name resolvers do. This is how the domain name [[ICANN]] was just "resolved".
==Why are resolvers so important?==
Even if the process performed by domain name resolvers is easy and is for some considered as a waste of time because it would be easier to directly contact the [[ICANN]], there is an important reason for this process: performance. More specifically, it would be very difficult for the root servers to handle billions of requests on a daily basis. <ref>[http://www.internic.net/faqs/authoritative-dns.html The Importance of Domain Name Resolver]</ref>
==ICANN and Domain Name Resolvers==
The mission of [[ICANN]] is to ensure protection and preservation of the stability, utility and integrity the of [[DNS]] (Domain Name System). Some alternate root operators persuade other users to have their resolvers "point" to their alternate root (which is similar to the unique authoritative root of ICANN) instead of the authoritative root. Due to the fact that pseudo-[[TLD]]s are not included and recognized by the authoritative root of ICANN, these cannot be resolved by a large number of Internet users.
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category: Glossary]]