Domain and IP address analysis
Enter WHOIS—a mechanism that shines a spotlight on the digital shadows of domain registrations, cutting through the veil of online obscurity. When you navigate a website or send an email, the domain names you encounter are more than mere digital addresses. They are gateways to a repository of details, and WHOIS is the key that unlocks this gateway.
Understanding the DNA of WHOIS – Its definition and purpose
Performing a WHOIS lookup involves sending a query to any of the WHOIS servers responsible for managing the database of the Top-Level Domain (TLD). In response, the WHOIS server looks up the information in its database and then responds with a text record containing the available registration details for that object. This record includes things such as the domain’s registrar, registrant contacts, nameservers, registration and expiration dates, and status. Here’s exactly what happens:
- The WHOIS command is invoked...
