Tasks of DNS Client (Resolver)
DNS Client
(Resolver)
DNS Server
Address record for CONE.OPUS1.COM?
answer = 161.44.128.80
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Notes:
Client also called ėResolverî
Send query to a DNS server
Wait for answer
If no answer, retry a few times
If still no answer, return error to application