Name Servers
A nameserver is what processes the difficult task of translating an IP address to a domain name. Without it, a web browser would not know where a website is actually located.
Normally, when a domain is initially registered, it contains the nameservers for the domain provider. Some people will choose to change web hosts, or purchase hosting with a company other than their original provider, which will also require redelegating the nameservers. If the information for a website is now being stored with a new host, the nameservers will need to be updated in order for the information to be found and displayed properly.
Generally, you will be provided with two nameservers, a primary and secondary. The secondary is there just in case the primary nameserver is too busy to work at some point in time. Therefore, the standard is to have two working nameservers for any domain.
With a new host, new nameservers will need to be provided and updated from the original domain provider's location to your new host.
Section 8 > Transfer Domain Names
Domain Names
- Whois
- Domain Parking
- Name Servers
- Transfer Domain Names
- Expired Domain Names
- URL Forwarding
- Subdomains
Choosing a Domain
- Keep It Short
- Dot What?
- Use Keywords in the Domain
- Avoid Trademarked Names
- Already Registered?
