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Domain Name Registry
Domain Name Transfers
DNS (Domain Name Service)
Domain Management
HOSTING
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This is the process of acquiring a domain name to an individual, company or organization via a domain registrar service such as GoDaddy.com.
What is DOMAIN REGISTRATION! FUN FACT! In 1998, Network Solutions, a member of InterNIC, was chosen to administer and maintain the growing number of Internet domain names and IP addresses. InterNIC from 1993 until 1998, was the internet governing body primarily responsible for domain name allocations.
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______ is the process of moving a domain name from the control of one registrar to that of another.
What is a DOMAIN TRANSFER!
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Before updating name servers or transferring a domain, it is critical to verify if any of THESE are associated to the domain name.
What is EMAIL ADDRESSES!
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__________ allows you to redirect visitors to your domain name to a URL of your choice.
What is WEB FORWARDING!
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A __________ is a company that provides hosting (storage space) for many websites.
What is a HOSTING PROVIDER! They may offer any number of added features with their hosting packages. A good hosting company should offer you unlimited access to your website files, and should have their server online at least 99% of the time.
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A _______ is a company or organization which is able to assign domain names using certain top-level domains (TLDs) to applicants.
What is a DOMAIN NAME REGISTRAR! (In the domain name www.example.com, the top-level domain is com (the "dot" and the word that follows it).
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The ________ email address should be confirmed during any domain transfer to ensure authorization and transfer codes are sent to the right place.
What is the ADMIN EMAIL ADDRESS! 1. The end user (BizIQ) verifies that the whois admin contact info is correct, particularly the email address; The admin email address receives the authentication code (EPP transfer code) from the old registrar. 2. The end user (BizIQ) contacts the new registrar (GoDaddy) with the wish to transfer the domain name to their service, and supplies the authentication code. 3. The old registrar will release authority to the new registrar. The process may take about five days. In some cases, the old registrar may intentionally delay the transfer as long as allowable. After transfer, the domain cannot be transferred again for 60 days, except back to the previous registrar.
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An _______ is an entry in your DNS zone file which specifies a mail server to handle a domain's email.
What is an MC RECORD! This means that when someone sends an email to you@yourdomain.com, the email will be delivered to the mail server specified in the MX record for yourdomain.com. Example MX record for yourdomain.com: MX record: mail.yourdomain.com This would cause emails sent to you@yourdomain.com to be delivered to the mail server mail.yourdomain.com.
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________ allows you to redirect emails sent to your custom domain address to a mailbox of your choice
What is EMAIL FORWARDING!
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_______ is the provision of space on Internet servers for storing web pages, content and databases. These can then be accessed by others via the Internet.
What is WEB HOSTING! Web hosting can then be accessed by others via the Internet. Web hosting is usually provided by internet service providers (ISPs) and specialist companies.
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This identifies computers that are part of the computer network known as the Internet.
What is an IP address! An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two principal functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing. Its role has been characterized as follows: "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how to get there."
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Asking these TWO questions will tell you if a domain name needs to be transferred OR if it can stay in the current account.
What are: 1) Do you have the login information so we can update the name servers 2) Do you offer registration only services
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A ___________ is a domain that appears to the left of your registered domain name.
What is a SUB-DOMAIN! A subdomain is a domain that is part of a larger domain; the only domain that is not also a subdomain is the root domain.
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_________ are computers specifically designed to handle incoming and outgoing emails. They transfer and store mail over corporate networks (via LANs and WANs) and across the Internet.
What is MAIL SERVERS!
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A _________ is a hardware or software solution to enforce security policies. In the physical security analogy, a _______ is equivalent to a door lock on a perimeter door - it permits only authorized users such as those with a key or access card to enter.
What is a FIREWALL! A firewall has built-in filters that can disallow unauthorised or potentially dangerous material from entering the system. It also logs attempted intrusions.
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What gives a more memorable name for a numeric IP address?
What is a DOMAIN NAME!
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Before a domain name can be transferred, it must first be ___________ by the current registrar.
What is UNLOCKED!
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___________ are the machines that perform the DNS function by providing the mapping of domain names to IP addresses.
What is NAME SERVERS!
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_________ replaces the user's info in the WHOIS with the info of a forwarding service such as "Domains by Proxy, Inc." or eNom's "ID Protect".
What is DOMAIN PRIVACY! Personal information is typically collected by these registrars to provide the service. Some registrars take little persuasion to release so-called 'private' information to the world.
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________ login details consist of a server name, user name and password. Logging in to your hosting account with this information will allow you to upload and edit files.
What is FTP Login For secure FTP servers, login details are required to transfer data. FTP login details consist of a server name, user name and password. Logging in to your hosting account with this information via an FTP client will allow you to upload and edit files to your FTP server. Server Name: ftp.yourdomain.com User Name: yourdomain Password: ********
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___________ is a not-for-profit organization formed to assume responsibility for IP address allocation, protocol parameter assignment, DNS management, RNS management functions, which were previously performed under US Government contract by IANA and other entities.
What is ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). http://www.icann.org/registrar-reports/accredited-list.html
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A _______ is usually done in order to prevent unauthorized, unwanted or accidental changes to the domain name.
What is Registrar-Lock
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A ________ is a record of previously queries. Both DNS servers and home computers can build up ______.
What is CACHE! As requests are made on other servers, so records are added to the cache. Caching has the twin benefits of offering the user faster response time and reduced network traffic. A bad cache can be a liability, however, as it may give the requester out-of-date information.
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The ____________ databases can contain a variety of information, including name servers, registrars and contact details of domain registrants.
What is WHOIS! Whois databases are the public databases containing information about each registered domain. There is a Whois database for each top-level domain, maintained by that TLD's registry. The Whois databases can contain a variety of information, including name servers, registrars and contact details of domain registrants. Whois databases can be used to look up the current owners and expiry dates of domain names, and can therefore be very useful for those who wish to register or purchase pre-owned domains.
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The main motivation for ________ is to prevent wiretapping and man-in-the-middle attacks when transmitting data on the Internet.
What is HTTPS! it is the result of simply layering the HTTP on top of the SSL protocol, thus adding the security capabilities. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), are cryptographic protocols which are designed to provide communication security over the Internet.