1. Domain Name System (DNS) By : Abdulrahman alghamdi Student # : 469388

2. introduction The DNS can be defined as a hierarchical and a distributed database containing mappings of domain names to various forms of data.

3. How would you describe the size of the Domain Name System? The size of DNS server log files is mainly determined by the size limit of the specific log files In DNS host names, the system allows a minimum of 2 characters and a maximum of 24 characters

4. Which 3 components are the most important for DNS operations and how are they related to each other? The three most important components of the DNS: include domain name space Resolvers DNS servers.

5. How would you describe the function of the Domain Name System? The primary function of a DNS is to map hostnames to their respective IP addresses and vice versa

6. Is the operation of the Domain Name System affected by any legislation in the UK? The operation of the DNS in the United Kingdom is affected by the trademark protocols established by the government under the common law In particular, the use of domain names and other related internet infrastructures is governed by the Trademarks Act (TMA) of 1994

7. What is the most significant limitation to the continued operation of the Domain Name System? The most significant limitation to the continued operation of the DNS is the constraint on the addition of new top level domains (TLDs) in the DNS hierarch

8. Conclusion DNS is one of the most important internet infrastructures in the online platform. The primary function of the DNS The three most important components of the DNS DNS in the UK is affected by the Trademarks

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