Delivering modern applications depends on a catchy name. That catchy name can be the definition of success for some applications. In some places, the word internet and the names of big social networks are used completely interchangeably. To make our application successful, users need to be able to type in the name of the application and access it in a simple manner. This is where the Domain Name System (DNS) comes into play. A service conceived in the bygone era of ARPANET is one of the core components contributing to the success of today's internet applications. But the DNS service has essentially not changed much since its inception. Or has it? With Route 53, it has.
This chapter will walk you through all you need to know about the Route 53 service. You will learn about the functionality of Route 53 and how and when...
