Steps on how typing a web address finds its way to the web server, via DNS

G. Roderick Singleton gerry at pathtech.org
Fri Oct 31 19:32:55 UTC 2003


On Fri, 2003-10-31 at 13:50, Dominick DiMantova wrote:
> On 30 Oct 2003, G. Roderick Singleton wrote:
> 
> > On Wed, 2003-10-29 at 16:27, Dominick DiMantova wrote:
> > > Hello Gurus:
> > > 
> > > I want to know the step-by-step procedure of how a request to a web
> > > site gets to the server from the client. Specifically, how does this
> > > work? For example, when I type 'abc.xyz.com' in the address bar, what
> > > are the steps to its destination? I know there are .com, .org, .gov,
> > > .net, etc. root servers. So, when I hit enter, first, is the address
> > > looked at from .com, first, then .xyz.com, then finally abc.xyz.com?
> > > I'd appreciate a clear explanation from a DNS expert. Thank you.
> > 
> > Start with
> > http://www.acmebw.com/askmrdns/archive.php?category=81&question=81
> > and go from there. You might find the DNS and Bind fro ORA useful too.
> > 
> > -- 
> > Gerry Roderick Singleton <gerry at pathtech.org>
> > 416-452-4583
> > 
> > 
> 
> I appreciate your feedback. I was hoping, if you have DNS expertise, that
> you could possibly explain my question to me. 

What is in the references I gave that is confusing? The book alone takes
about 8 pages to explain resolution in small typeface. I really do
recommend the book. Perhaps your library has a copy from which you will
be able to get the answer and more.
-- 
Gerry Roderick Singleton <gerry at pathtech.org>
416-452-4583



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