Networking · Network Fundamentals
DNS Explained
See how the Domain Name System resolves human-friendly names to records such as IP addresses.
2 min micro-lessonLesson focus
DNS ExplainedDescribe the key ideas behind “DNS Explained” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
Video resources will be added as each NEST lesson is published.Learning objective
What you will understand
Describe the key ideas behind “DNS Explained” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
Key ideas
- Domain names
- DNS lookup
- Resource records
Try it
Trace what happens after entering a website name in a browser.
Quick recap
See how the Domain Name System resolves human-friendly names to records such as IP addresses.