Zone File

A Zone File is a data file stored on a DNS (Domain Name System) server that contains mappings between domain names and IP addresses. It includes resource records defining the DNS information for a domain, such as A records (address records), MX records (mail exchange), CNAME records (canonical name), and NS records (name server). Zone files are essential for translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network, enabling users to access websites and services using familiar names.