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Understanding SOA Records

Dec 30, 2024 Declan

Tags: dig command, DNS record, DNS resolver, Name server, nslookup command, SOA record, Start of Authority record, TTL

When navigating the world of domain management and DNS (Domain Name System), it’s easy to get lost in the technical jargon and vast array of record types. One of the most fundamental, yet often misunderstood, components of DNS is the SOA record (Start of Authority record).

The SOA record plays a crucial role in the functionality of DNS, ensuring domain names are resolved to the correct IP addresses, facilitating proper domain management, and enabling efficient communication between DNS servers. Whether you’re a network administrator, web developer, or simply someone interested in understanding the mechanics of domain name resolution, grasping the importance of SOA records is essential.

In this blog post, we’ll break down what an SOA record is, why it matters, and how it functions within the context of DNS management.

List of DNS records every beginner should know

Sep 16, 2022 Declan

Tags: A record, AAAA record, authoritative name server, CNAME records, DNS query, DNS records, domain name, IP address, IPv4, IPv6, Managed DNS service, MX record, Name server, NS record, SOA record, TTL, TXT record

The DNS records can look hard to understand for everybody new to DNS. This is why we decided to show you those that are the most common. Don’t worry. This article is very beginner-friendly.

A and AAAA records

Both the A (IPv4) and AAAA (IPv6) records are address records, and their purpose is to map (link) a domain name and an IP address. In the case of the A record, it maps the domain name to an IPv4 address, a 32-bit address. This address type has been around for a long time, and one day it will be completely replaced by the newer AAAA record. The AAAA record maps a domain name to an IPv6 address, a 128-bit address. The newer format is superior, but still, both are in use, and you can see both A and AAAA records for the same domain name. These are the first DNS records that you should learn.

What is SRV record and why is it important?