Everything About DNS You Never Dared to Ask

Dive into the intricacies of the Domain Name System (DNS) in this enlightening conference talk from ElixirConf EU 2022. Explore the fundamental concepts of DNS, from authoritative name servers to resolvers, and gain insights into the roles of ICANN and IETF in shaping the modern internet. Learn practical skills for seamlessly transferring domains between providers without downtime and discover how to leverage DNS for efficient app scaling and distribution. The talk covers key topics including the Extensible Provisioning Protocol, Top Level Domains, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers, domain transfer processes, and ICANN DNS Root Servers, providing a comprehensive overview of this crucial internet infrastructure.