Regional DNS Authority Segmentation for Parsing Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing DNS server networks face inefficiencies in domain-name parsing due to random selection of authoritative servers, leading to longer request times and lack of optimization in parsing methods, which results in low parsing efficiency and potential network disruptions during attacks.

Innovation Solution

A DNS network system that allows local operators to receive and process domain-name parsing requests within their region, utilizing an external authorized server to rapidly locate the ultimate authoritative DNS server, limit attack impacts, and implement fast scheduling through modified A-records, thereby reducing cross-operator and cross-region parsing failures.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If global configuration is used with random selection of authoritative DNS servers, then system simplicity is maintained, but parsing efficiency deteriorates due to longer request times

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparsing efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the global DNS system into regional segments by introducing regional authoritative DNS servers. Each region has its own authoritative servers that handle parsing requests locally, eliminating the need for random selection across the global network. This segmentation reduces request time by routing queries to nearby servers while maintaining manageable system complexity through hierarchical organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements local quality by assigning different roles to different DNS servers based on their geographical location. Regional authoritative DNS servers handle local parsing requests, while global authoritative servers maintain overall system coordination. This differentiation optimizes parsing efficiency for local requests without requiring complete system redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Loss of time

If regional authoritative DNS servers are introduced to improve parsing efficiency, then request time is reduced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverequest timeVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the DNS authority function between regional and global servers. Regional authoritative DNS servers handle time-sensitive local parsing requests, while global authoritative servers manage system-wide coordination. This segmentation reduces request time for local queries without creating unmanageable complexity, as the hierarchical structure provides clear responsibility boundaries.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces regional authoritative DNS servers as intermediaries between client devices and global authoritative servers. These intermediaries handle local parsing requests efficiently while maintaining communication protocols with global servers for coordination. This intermediary layer reduces direct request time without requiring complete system redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If cross-operator and cross-region parsing is allowed, then network coverage is expanded, but failure rate increases due to optimized server selection issues

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork coverageVSAvoidfailure rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments DNS parsing responsibilities by operator and region. Each operator maintains its own regional authoritative servers that prioritize local requests, reducing cross-operator parsing failures. The hierarchical structure ensures that operators can serve their local regions efficiently while maintaining global coverage through coordinated regional servers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements local quality by optimizing server selection within each operator and region. Regional authoritative servers are configured to handle local parsing requests with higher priority, ensuring reliable service for local clients while maintaining network coverage through the hierarchical structure that coordinates across operators and regions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP3389243B1DNS network system, and domain name resolution method and system
Publication Date: 2020.09.09 CHINANETCENT TECH
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a DNS network system, and a domain-name parsing method and system. A local DNS server receives a domain-name parsing request from a client terminal a network operator in the same network and sends the domain-name parsing request to a root server; based on an NS record of anupper-level authoritative DNS server returned by the root server, sends the domain-name parsing request to the upper-level authoritative DNS server; based on an NS record of an external authorized server returned by the upper-level authoritative DNS server, sends the domain-name parsing request to the external authorized server; based on an A-record of a lower-level authoritative DNS server returned by the external authorized server, sends the domain-name parsing request to the lower-level authoritative DNS server and receives a domain-name parsing result sent by the lower-level authoritative DNS server.