TryHackMe - DNS in Detail
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Room | dnsindetail |
| Date | 2021-10-13 |
| User | wastebasket |
Task 1: What is DNS?
What does DNS stand for?
Domain Name System
Task 2: Domain Hierarchy
What is the maximum length of a subdomain?
63
Which of the following characters cannot be used in a subdomain ( 3 b _ - )?
_
What is the maximum length of a domain name?
253
What type of TLD is .co.uk?
ccTLD
Task 3: Record Types
What type of record would be used to advise where to send email?
MX
What type of record handles IPv6 addresses?
AAAA
Task 4: Making A Request
What field specifies how long a DNS record should be cached for?
ttl
What type of DNS Server is usually provided by your ISP?
recursive
What type of server holds all the records for a domain?
authoritative
Task 5: Practical
What is the CNAME of shop.website.thm?
shops.myshopify.com
What is the value of the TXT record of website.thm?
THM{7012BBA60997F35A9516C2E16D2944FF}
What is the numerical priority value for the MX record?
30
What is the IP address for the A record of www.website.thm?
10.10.10.10