Windows Name Resolution Fundamentals

Every time you access a network resource or website, your computer performs name resolution behind the scenes. Understanding how Windows translates human-readable names into network addresses is essential for troubleshooting and network administration. This course provides a clear, step-by-step foundation in Windows name resolution, helping you understand how data moves from local queries to global servers. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of name resolution and IP addressing in Windows environments. - Configure and modify local hosts files for custom name mapping. - Analyze the Windows DNS resolution process from local cache to recursive queries. - Compare local resolution protocols including NetBIOS, LLMNR, and modern mDNS. - Troubleshoot common connectivity and name resolution issues using command-line tools. - Explore modern security practices like DNS over HTTPS (DoH) to protect lookup queries. You will begin with foundational networking concepts, progress through local and network-based resolution methods, and learn to diagnose common configuration errors through written scenarios. This course is designed for aspiring IT support professionals and network administrators with no prior networking experience. Start learning the mechanics of network communication today.