Nameserver Vs NS records

Nameserver Vs NS records

The terms "nameserver" and "NS record" are related but refer to different concepts in the DNS (Domain Name System) architecture. Here’s a breakdown of each:

  • Nameserver: Refers to the actual servers that store and manage DNS records. These are the entities that answer DNS queries and hold the data.

  • NS Record: A DNS record type that specifies which nameservers are authoritative for a particular domain. It provides the information needed to locate the nameservers responsible for a domain’s DNS records.

In essence:

  • Nameservers are the servers that manage DNS data.
  • NS Records are the DNS records that tell other DNS servers which nameservers are responsible for a domain.

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