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How DNS works between client and server

Bogdan Stashchuk investigates the DNS communication process between a client and a server.

In this video, you’ll examine the DNS process between the client and the server.

You will learn more about:

  • identifying the steps of a DNS request and response
  • why NAT is required between a DNS client and a DNS server
  • the DNS process if there are no routers to perform NAT.
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