Hostilla.pl IT glossary
What is DNS?
DNS translates a domain name into technical addresses and service records.
Definition
DNS translates a domain name into technical addresses and service records.
What does it mean in practice?
For domains, this term affects registration, transfer, DNS operation, website availability and e-mail routing.
A practical Hostilla.pl example
A domain can be registered correctly while its website or e-mail still fails because delegation or zone records point elsewhere. Use DNS as the starting point, then compare registry data, authoritative DNS and the service destination.
What should you check?
- domain status, registrar and expiry date
- authoritative name servers and current delegation
- A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT records required by the service
- TTL values and answers from authoritative and caching resolvers
Short questions
What is DNS?
DNS translates a domain name into technical addresses and service records.
Why does DNS matter for hosting?
Domains and DNS connect websites, e-mail, SSL validation and service routing. A DNS mistake can break a site or mailbox even when hosting works.
Can Hostilla.pl help with DNS?
Yes. Hostilla.pl helps with domain registration, DNS delegation, A, MX, TXT, SPF, DKIM and DMARC records, SSL and domain migration.