From Domain to IP: Demystifying DNS Records in...

🧠 First: Big Picture DNS is basically a huge phonebook: 👉 “Human-readable name” → “IP address” Example: quizmaker.co.in → 104.18.2.119 But instead of just one mapping, DNS stores different types of records (RRs) for different purposes. 🧩 Key Terms (Super Important) 1. 🌐 Domain Name A domain name is the main name registered on the internet. 👉 Example: quizmaker.co.in Think of it as your brand / root identity Managed at domain level 2. 🏠 Hostname A hostname is a specific machine/service under a do