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

[Dominick DiMantova]

On 31 Oct 2003, G. Roderick Singleton wrote:

> 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.
Not confusing: I was just hoping you could take the time to explain it to
me, but I'll have a "looksie" at the book.

 
> Gerry Roderick Singleton <gerry at pathtech.org>
> 416-452-4583
-> 
>