World of Computer Networking Your CCNA start - Domain Name System (DNS) in a Nutshell

The video tutorial explains the Domain Name System (DNS), which is crucial for the Internet's functionality. DNS resolves domain names to IP addresses, enabling data transmission over networks. The tutorial covers client-side interactions with DNS, including how DNS requests and responses work, and how DNS can facilitate load balancing by offering multiple IP addresses. It also introduces the broader DNS infrastructure, including root name servers, top-level domain servers, and authoritative name servers.

Describe the interaction between a host and a DNS server when requesting an IP address.

What are the different types of DNS servers mentioned in the text?