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Key Differences Between Authoritative and Recursive DNS Nameservers

Key Differences Between Authoritative and Recursive DNS Nameservers

by Kat Morgan | Aug 22, 2024 | Chat BGP

Unbeknownst to many, authoritative and recursive domain name system (DNS) servers are the foundation of the internet. In this article, we’re going to introduce these two concepts and identify the key differences between them. Each computer and website on the internet...

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