How DNS Works – For Non-Technical People

By Michele Neylon on December 3, 2009 in Domains

DNS is a wonderful thing.
Honest!
Unfortunately, while it may be the glue that binds everything together (excuse the puns!) , it is one of those things that really confuses people.

CENTR have released a really nice and simple guide to how it works which is aimed at “normal” people

Have a look for yourself:

Now, does it make more sense to you?

About Michele Neylon

Known for his outspoken opinions on technology and the Internet, Michele Neylon is the award winning author of several blogs and co-host of the Technology.ie podcast. A thought leader in the Internet community, Neylon is active with ICANN and an expert on policy, security, ICANN, Nominet and Internet Governance. You can stalk him on various social media networks including Twitter and Google

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