I’ve been running my own homelab for years, and like many of you, I’ve had my fair share of DNS resolution issues. Last year, I decided to ditch my router as a DNS server and set up Unbound and systemd-resolved on my Linux machines instead. The goal was to improve DNS resolution speed and security, but as you can probably guess, it wasn’t all smooth sailing.
[Read More]The Domain Name System (DNS) is a fundamental component of the internet. It translates human-readable domain names like example.com into IP addresses such as 93.184.216.34, allowing users to connect to websites and services without memorizing numerical addresses. For Linux users, understanding DNS and managing DNS servers is essential for troubleshooting, configuring networks, and ensuring smooth internet connectivity.
DNS functions as the internet’s phonebook. When you type a domain name into a browser, DNS resolves it into the corresponding IP address so your computer can establish a connection. This resolution process involves several DNS components:
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