You Depend on DNS, This Is How It Works and You Won't Believe It

Explore the intricacies of DNS in this 15-minute conference talk from SREcon23 Europe/Middle East/Africa. Dive into the world of federated, distributed, eventually consistent, caching key-value stores as Philip Rowlands from Jane Street presents a live demo answering crucial questions about DNS, DNSSEC, Punycode, and more. Discover how DNS has evolved and adapted over the past 40 years, learn about its survival strategies, and understand why it remains a critical component of modern internet infrastructure. Gain insights into the reasons behind DNS's longevity, the importance of DNSSEC, the necessity of Punycode, and the unexpected consequences of minor browser features on root servers. Uncover the fascinating world of Top-Level Domains (TLDs) and their significance in the DNS ecosystem.