root server

A server that answers questions about the root zone (glossary)root zone The top of the DNS, listing every TLD and its name servers. Full definition of root zone, the top of the DNS (glossary)DNS Domain Name System The internet's directory that links domain names to computer addresses. Full definition of DNS. It tells resolvers (glossary)resolver The DNS server that looks up domain names on behalf of users. Full definition of resolver where to find the servers for each TLD (glossary)TLD top-level domain The last part of a domain name, after the final dot. Full definition of TLD. There are 13 root server identities, each run by an operator from many anycast (glossary)anycast One server address served from many locations, so users reach the nearest copy. Full definition of anycast locations.