CS402: Computer Communications and Networks

DNS is a global network that translates domain names into IP addresses. The video explains how the DNS functions like a GPS for the Internet, where domain names are your destination and IP addresses are the coordinates guiding you to your destination. It also describes how DNS is crucial for Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to deliver content efficiently by providing geographically relevant IP addresses. After viewing, consider the question: What is the effect on web navigation right after a DNS update occurs?