Popular Load balancing approaches

Load balancing: What does that mean?

DNS Load balancing uses domain settings to distribute client requests around server computers. Any website, email service, or another Internet-based service can be connected to the domain.

You might anticipate receiving a lot of requests if you run a significant and well-known website. It must also respond to queries accurately and quickly, provide up-to-date information, and be quick. Here, the idea of traffic balancing is put into use.

DNS load balancing vs. Hardware load balancing

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DNS record types every beginner should know

For most beginners, the concept behind DNS could seem complex—especially for those without a technical background. However, here are some essential DNS record types that will help you manage your DNS easily.

A record

Probably the A (address) record is the most popular of all DNS record types. The reason for that is simply because its purpose is very specific and also very fundamental. The A record links the hostname to the corresponding IP address (IPv4). That way, people remember just domain names and don’t bother with IP addresses.

DNS A record fully explained

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