recursive dns query forwarder

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  1. cedtech23

    cedtech23 New Member

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    I wanted to know if the forwarder tab of the property of my DNS server is the correct place to put an ISPs DNS servers?

    The reason I ask is because I am confused on the meaning of a recursive DNS server and query.

    I understand the concept of a client requesting the ip address of a host name via

    local dns server
    local dns cached memory
    dns static table
    root server
    TLD --> top level domain
    SLD --> second level domain
    and so on until the name is resolved

    What is the meaning of recursive in this context?
     
  2. ffreeloader

    ffreeloader Terabyte Poster

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    Here is a pretty good link to understanding all three types of dns queries.
     
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  3. Amine

    Amine Byte Poster

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    that's one great link. Thanks ffreeloader :thumbleft
     
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  4. nicolinux

    nicolinux Byte Poster

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    That is.
    recursive query is when the dns server resolve the name on behalf
    of the client. It does the full job.
     
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  5. ManicMonkey

    ManicMonkey Kilobyte Poster

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    As written on Zytrax.com.
     
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