Multicast routing is a network communication method that allows data packets to be sent from one source to multiple recipients in a single transmission. This is in contrast to unicast, where data is sent from one source to one destination, or broadcast, where data is sent from one source to all possible destinations. Multicast routing […]
Anycast routing is a network addressing and routing method that directs data packets to the nearest or best-performing of multiple possible destinations, all of which share the same IP address. This technique is used for load balancing, high availability, and improved performance in various network services. Anycast routing is commonly used in content delivery networks […]
A hidden master DNS server, also known as a stealth master DNS server, is a primary (master) DNS server that is not publicly advertised as an authoritative DNS server for any domain. Instead, it is configured to be the authoritative source of DNS zone data for a domain but remains hidden from public DNS infrastructure. […]
Local DNS servers, also known as DNS resolvers or caching DNS servers, are DNS servers that primarily serve a local network or a specific set of users. These servers are responsible for resolving domain names into IP addresses for devices within the local network. Here’s an overview of local DNS servers and their functions: Functions […]