Differences Between IPv4 and IPv6 Implementation of DNS

December 31, 2019

Introduction

The paper proposed can discuss the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 DNS

implementation. The paper comprised of the different section which includes the details of DNS

hierarchy, IP addressing along with the comparison of both. The paper also discussed the

advantages of IPv6 and illustrate how they can impact and change the networks.

DNS

The World Wide Web and Internet would be the wild frontiers and they are relying on the

code and computer languages to find and share the information and data. One of the most critical

instruments of the WWW and the internet is DNS stands for Domain Name System. DNS would

be the protocol that is set within the standards that how a computer can exchange their data over

the internet and on the private network called TCP/IP Protocol. The concept of the DNS would be

like the phone book of the internet. Without this type of wayfinding system, there is a need for

more esoteric and complicated means to sift over the virtual open plains and dense the data strewn

of the cities across the internet globally.

Description of DNS Hierarchy

The DNS hierarchy would be comprised of five elements and that include Root Level, Top-

Level Domains, Second-Level Domains, and Sub Domain.

1. The DNS root level is the top-most level in the tree hierarchy of the DNS and this element

can answers the records request and answer the other request which can provide a list of

authoritative name servers for the top-level domain (Alouf, 2006). The root zone contains

different type of hierarchy i.e. .com, .org, .net, .us etc.

 2. The next level in the hierarchy is top-level domains and they are divided into the two

categories geographic and organizational hierarchy.

3. The next level in the hierarchy contains the Second Level and this may be the main part of

the domain name and it may vary according to the customer or client and budget as there

is no limit for this (Kralicek, 2016).

4. A subdomain would be the fourth level in the DNS hierarchy and this may be defined as a

domain which s the component of the main domain.

How IP-Address Relates to DNS

DNS is the internet service that can translate or covert the hostname or domain names into

the IP-address as well as the IP address to the hostname and domain name. This is the critical

services over the network which greatly facilitate the user access to the website by assisting each

of the visitors and refer them towards the website desired or want just by typing is simple name

known as domain name in the browser and search tab instead of entering the IP-Address and Real

Numeric System Name (Headrick, 2009).

IPv4

IPv4 is the 4th version of the internet protocol which is widely used for the communication

of data over the different network types. IPv4 is the connectionless protocol that is used in the

packet-switched layer network i.e. Ethernet and it can provide the logical and digital connection

between the devices connected over the network by providing the identification for every device

connected to the network. There are many methods to configure the IPv4 with every type of

devices and that includes both automatic and manual configuration along with depending on the

type of network. IPv4 would be based on the best-effort model an this can provide the guarantee
of neither avoidance for delivery (duplicate) nor delivery because all of these aspects are managed

by the transport layer at the upper level (Zhonghua Sheng, 2008). IPv4 would be specified and

defined in the RFC 791 IETF publication and it can be used in the OSI Model Packet-Switched

Link Layer. It can use the 32-bit Addresses for the Communication of ethernet in the 5 classes that

include Class A, B, C, D and E. Hence A, B and C class bit length is different to address the host.

Class D can reserve an address for the multi-casting while on the other hand E class is used in the

future.

IPv6 DNS

IPv6 will be the newer version of the IP Protocol which can provide the new features and

capabilities including more flexible subnetting, larger space for addresses, improved security and

simplified the assignment of address. As adoption of IPv6 can grow then DNS would become more

important to help the user by using IPv4 and IPv6 both host and can reach the appropriate IP-

address (Kralicek, 2016). If the own DNS server is operated then there is need of switching towards

the IPv6 address and that may require the server configuration and develop the two sets of records

that ensure the support traffic coming from the IPv4 hosts.

Advantages of IPv6 DNS

Their advantages of IPv6 DNS include:

 Provide a more efficient way of routing as it can reduce the routing table size and make it

hierarchical and efficient.

 Provide a more efficient way of packet processing and it can simplify the header of packet

which can perform efficient processing.

 Direct the flow of data ad simplified the configuration of the network.

  Provide high security and support the new services.

IPv6 DNS helps the users and network devices to discover the other devices by converting

the human-readable hostnames into the IP-addresses. Also, the DNS resolved is the component of

software that can be deployed as part of network services, routers and OS (Operating System)

(Zhonghua Sheng, 2008). On the other hand, it is responsible to identify the hostname correct IP

address.

Conclusion

The paper allows learning how technology is evolving day by day and how protocol

implementation and to adopt enable us to improve the way of communication and working as well

as manage the business over the internet. The paper can overview the different type of network

technology and techniques which can make the internet and network more prominent and provide

ease to everyone in daily life.

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