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DNS Global Settings, Domain Name Resolution, Management > DNS > DNS Global Settings
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DGS-1510 Series Gigabit Ethernet SmartPro Switch Web UI Reference Guide The Domain Name System (DNS) servers are organized in a somewhat hierarchical fashion. A single server often holds names for a single network, which is connected to a root DNS server - usually maintained by an ISP. Domain Name Resolution The domain name system can be used by contacting the name servers one at a time, or by asking the domain name system to do the complete name translation. The client makes a query containing the name, the type of answer required, and a code specifying whether the domain name system should do the entire name translation, or simply return the address of the next DNS server if the server receiving the query cannot resolve the name. When a DNS server receives a query, it checks to see if the name is in its sub domain. If it is, the server translates the name and appends the answer to the query, and sends it back to the client. If the DNS server cannot translate the name, it determines what type of name resolution the client requested. A complete translation is called recursive resolution and requires the server to contact other DNS servers until the name is resolved. Iterative resolution specifies that if the DNS server cannot supply an answer, it returns the address of the next DNS server the client should contact. Each client must be able to contact at least one DNS server, and each DNS server must be able to contact at least one root server. The address of the machine that supplies domain name service is often supplied by a DHCP or BOOTP server, or can be entered manually and configured into the operating system at startup. DNS Global Settings This window is used to configure the DNS global settings. To view the following window, click Management > DNS > DNS Global Settings, as shown below: Figure 4-38 DNS Global Settings window The fields that can be configured are described below: Parameter IP Domain Lookup IP Name Server Timeout Description Select this option to enable or disable the DNS to carry out the domain name resolution. Enter the maximum time to wait for a response from a specified name server. This value is between 1 and 60 seconds. Click the Apply button to accept the changes made. 59