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= Domain Names = | = Domain Names = | ||
+ | Domain names are perhaps the most familiar aspect of websites. Whether it is FreeGeek.org or Linux.com, these are memorable names which we can use to identify the websites found at those locations. | ||
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== Registration == | == Registration == | ||
+ | One 'registers' a domain name, by choosing a registrar, finding an available domain name, and paying an annual fee for that domain name. | ||
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+ | Some notable registrars are: | ||
+ | * Enom | ||
+ | * Network Solutions | ||
+ | * GoDaddy | ||
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+ | == WHOIS == | ||
+ | Every domain name must have certain contact information available. This is called the WHOIS registry (or database). It is public information, and many registrars sell 'privacy listing' services to hide your contact info and thus prevent spam. | ||
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== Top-Level Domains == | == Top-Level Domains == | ||
+ | Top-Level Domains, or TLDs, are the technical term for the ".com" part of a domain name. While the traditional TLDs are still available, each country has been assigned a two-letter country code, such as ".us" or ".uk" -- each country controls domains in their TLD, and set prices as they see fit. | ||
= URL Structure = | = URL Structure = |
Revision as of 23:37, 8 August 2013
- URL structure
- DNS queries
- Server / Client relationships
- Protocols & Ports
- Applications
- Browser & Inspector
Domain Names
Domain names are perhaps the most familiar aspect of websites. Whether it is FreeGeek.org or Linux.com, these are memorable names which we can use to identify the websites found at those locations.
Registration
One 'registers' a domain name, by choosing a registrar, finding an available domain name, and paying an annual fee for that domain name.
Some notable registrars are:
- Enom
- Network Solutions
- GoDaddy
WHOIS
Every domain name must have certain contact information available. This is called the WHOIS registry (or database). It is public information, and many registrars sell 'privacy listing' services to hide your contact info and thus prevent spam.
Top-Level Domains
Top-Level Domains, or TLDs, are the technical term for the ".com" part of a domain name. While the traditional TLDs are still available, each country has been assigned a two-letter country code, such as ".us" or ".uk" -- each country controls domains in their TLD, and set prices as they see fit.
URL Structure
- TLD
- Domain
- Subdomain
- Protocol
- Path
- Query String
- Fragment Identifier