Analysing the Energy Consumption of a DNS Resolver

Nicolas Renout; Gatien Roujanski; Sandoche Balakrichenan; Jehan Procaccia; Michel Marot; Benoit Ampeau

doi:10.23919/TMA66427.2025.11097017

Analysing the Energy Consumption of a DNS Resolver

Nicolas Renout
, Gatien Roujanski
, Sandoche Balakrichenan
, Jehan Procaccia
, Michel Marot
, Benoit Ampeau

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

Domain Name System (DNS) resolution, a fundamental component of Internet communication, plays a crucial role in how data centers function and deliver services to end-users. This article addresses a significant research gap in energy-efficient data center management by focusing on measuring and analysing DNS resolver energy consumption. We introduce a mathematical model to estimate the number of transmitted packets, conduct controlled experiments, and examine the energy impact of security mechanisms such as TLS handshakes and encryption/decryption processes. As part of this ongoing work, we aim to refine the model based on experimental results and leverage it to support the evaluation and optimization of DNS operations in data center environments.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	TMA 2025 - Proceedings of the 9th Network Traffic Measurement and Analysis Conference
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9783903176744
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.23919/TMA66427.2025.11097017
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025
Event	9th Network Traffic Measurement and Analysis Conference, TMA 2025 - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 10 Jun 2025 → 13 Jun 2025

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Name	TMA 2025 - Proceedings of the 9th Network Traffic Measurement and Analysis Conference

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Conference	9th Network Traffic Measurement and Analysis Conference, TMA 2025
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Copenhagen
Period	10/06/25 → 13/06/25

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Renout, N., Roujanski, G., Balakrichenan, S., Procaccia, J., Marot, M., & Ampeau, B. (2025). Analysing the Energy Consumption of a DNS Resolver. In TMA 2025 - Proceedings of the 9th Network Traffic Measurement and Analysis Conference (TMA 2025 - Proceedings of the 9th Network Traffic Measurement and Analysis Conference). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.23919/TMA66427.2025.11097017

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