https://support.tools/tags/it-fundamentals/Recent content in IT Fundamentals on Support ToolsHugoen-USTue, 10 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500https://support.tools/dns-basics-2/Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500https://support.tools/dns-basics-2/<p>By <strong>Matthew Mattox</strong><br> Contact: <strong><a href="mailto:mmattox@support.tools">mmattox@support.tools</a></strong></p> <p>DNS (Domain Name System) is often described as the &ldquo;phonebook of the internet.&rdquo; It translates human-readable domain names (like <code>google.com</code>) into IP addresses that computers use to communicate. While DNS works seamlessly most of the time, its occasional failures can lead to some of the most frustrating troubleshooting scenarios.</p> <p>In this post, we’ll explore the basics of DNS, how it works, its structure, and why it’s such a fundamental part of modern networking.</p>