Web Hosting

DNS i.e. the Domain Name Service is a service that can maintain a huge number of machines IP addresses for gigantic network communication. The DNS Records used in zone file are entitled as standard resource records or sometimes, just RRs.

So as to connect a domain with hosting provider you have to set up some DNS Records. From the hosting provider you should obtain the IP address for your hosting. This is the IP address of the web server where your files will be stored. Once you have this address you can go to the control panel of your registrar where you can manage your domains. Here you will set up some DNS Records to give your registered domain a new life.

The DNS Records will be listed there among other useful information for your account. Just like a phone book its various records, DNS uses several different DNS Records as well.

Important DNS Records are:

1. Mail Server - MX

2. DNS Server - NS

3. Network Host - A

4. Alias - CNAME

5. Reverse Host Record - PTR

6. Text Record - TXT

The information contained within the DNS Records will depend on the type of the DNS Resource Record.

DNS Records are the key defining aspects for an accurate performance of every Name Service. There are various DNS Records that can be defined for a Domain of which a few hold much significance while the rest are just meant for information.