Category: DNS

5 DNS record types everyone should know

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Today we will talk more about the DNS record types. They are fundamental if you want your Domain Name System to work properly. Its primary function is to store critical DNS information.

So, let’s now take a deep look at the first 5 that everyone should know.

A record

Perhaps one of the most popular DNS record types is the A record, also called the address record. Its objective is to associate a domain name with an IP address (IPv4 address). Therefore, the A record must accurately display the correct IP address when a user requests a domain name.

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DNS outage: What does it mean?

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Definition of DNS outage

DNS outage can give anyone who is affected a headache. In addition, sites with issues can lead to a poor user experience and a probable loss of revenue for the company.

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DDoS attack : Details & Protection

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The DDoS attack is one of the most dangerous cyber threats. In today’s article, we will dive deep into its primary purpose, how it functions and how you could protect yourself.

What is the purpose of a DDoS attack?

DDoS or Distributed Denial of Service is a cyber-attack type that takes advantage of network resources’ specific capacity restrictions. As a result, it disrupts critical objectives like a network, system, or server. The DDoS attack floods the targeted online site with requests. The goal is to overload the website’s capacity in order to handle more inquiries. As a result, the website will no longer function properly.

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