Is the zone file and resolver have the same use? i found online that a zone file is a set of instructions for resolving domain names to the appropriate number form or IP address. A resolver is also a small program that searches for the correct ip address. what is their difference, or are they both the same??
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zone file and resolver
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The resolver typically resides on your PC and asks DNS servers for answers (such as which IP is
The DNS server uses the zone files to answer for zones (domains) for which it is authoritative.
The DNS server *CAN* be enabled to be a resolving DNS server to answer questions about domains/zones that it doesn't have authority over.
Your ISP is going to be authoritative for their domain and perhaps any domains you have hosted with them. However, their DNS is also probably a resolving server to help you find
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The DNS server uses the zone files to answer for zones (domains) for which it is authoritative.
The DNS server *CAN* be enabled to be a resolving DNS server to answer questions about domains/zones that it doesn't have authority over.
Your ISP is going to be authoritative for their domain and perhaps any domains you have hosted with them. However, their DNS is also probably a resolving server to help you find
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Surfinbox.com Business Internet Services - National Dialup, DSL, T-1 and more.
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