Introduction to
Route 53
Welcome to the world of Route 53, Amazon's highly scalable and reliable
Domain Name System (DNS) web service. This presentation will guide you
through its features, capabilities, and how it can empower your applications
and online presence.
by Chitra K
What is Route 53?
Route 53 is a robust DNS service that translates human-readable domain names
(like amazon.com) into machine-readable IP addresses. It allows you to manage
your domain names and direct traffic to your websites, applications, and other
services efficiently.
Global Scale High Availability
Route 53 operates a global It's designed for high availability,
network of DNS servers, ensuring ensuring your services remain
fast and reliable resolution for accessible even during network
users worldwide. outages or disruptions.
Domain Name System (DNS)
DNS is the phonebook of the internet. When you type a website address into your browser, the DNS system finds the corresponding IP
address to connect you to the desired server. Route 53 plays a crucial role in this process, providing a secure and efficient way to
manage domain names and IP addresses.
Domain Names IP Addresses DNS Servers
Human-readable addresses like Machine-readable numbers like Servers that store domain names and
amazon.com. 192.168.1.100. IP addresses.
Route 53 Features
Route 53 offers a comprehensive set of features designed to meet the needs
of diverse online environments. These features enable you to manage your
DNS infrastructure efficiently and ensure a smooth user experience.
1 Domain Registration2 Health Checks
Register domain names Monitor the health of your
directly through Route 53. applications and redirect
traffic accordingly.
3 Traffic Routing 4 DNS Analytics
Control how traffic is Gain insights into DNS
distributed to your query patterns and identify
applications based on potential issues.
specific rules.
Routing Policies
Route 53's routing policies provide you with fine-grained control over how traffic is directed to your applications. These policies allow you to optimize for
performance, availability, and even conduct A/B testing.
Simple Routing
Direct all traffic to a single endpoint.
Weighted Routing
Distribute traffic based on percentages assigned to each endpoint.
Latency-Based Routing
Direct traffic to the endpoint with the lowest latency, enhancing performance.
Geolocation Routing
Route traffic based on the geographical location of the user.
Failover Routing
Switch traffic to a backup endpoint if the primary endpoint fails.
Health Checks
Health checks ensure that your applications are running smoothly and that traffic is
directed to healthy endpoints. Route 53 performs regular checks to verify the
availability and responsiveness of your applications.
Check Type Description
HTTP Verifies an HTTP response code
from your application.
HTTPS Verifies an HTTPS response code
from your application.
TCP Checks for an open TCP connection
to your application.
CloudWatch Monitors CloudWatch alarms for
your applications.
Hosted Zones
Hosted zones are the foundation of your DNS infrastructure in Route 53. Each zone represents a domain
name and contains the records that map domain names to IP addresses. You can create and manage
hosted zones within the Route 53 console.
Domain Management
Organize your domain names and delegate authority within hosted zones.
Record Management
Add, update, and delete DNS records for your domain names.
Traffic Routing
Configure routing policies and direct traffic to your applications.
Pricing and Billing
Route 53 offers a pay-as-you-go pricing model, charging based on the number
of queries you receive and the features you use. It provides a transparent and
cost-effective way to manage your DNS infrastructure.
1 Query Charges
Paid per 1 million queries.
2 Hosted Zone Charges
Charged based on the number of hosted zones.
3 Health Check Charges
Paid per 10,000 health checks.
