what is domain name server?

[grntreeplywood]

A domain name server (also called DNS) is the Internet’s equivalent to a phone book. A domain name server maintains a directory of domain names and their matching IP addresses. This information allows other computers to know where to go to find your website.

 

[imriakapoor]

The Domain Name System is a hierarchical decentralized naming system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the Internet or a private network. It associates various information with domain names assigned to each of the participating entities.

 

[ciacademy]

Domain Name Servers (DNS) are the Internet's equivalent of a phone book. They maintain a directory of domain names and translate them to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.

 

[RH-Calvin]

Domain Name Servers (DNS) are the Internet's equivalent of a phone book. They maintain a directory of domain names and translate them to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. This is necessary because, although domain names are easy for people to remember, computers or machines, access websites based on IP addresses.

 

[MVMInfotech18]

DNS (Domain Name Server) ... DNS is a host name to IP address translation service. DNS is a distributed database implemented in a hierarchy of name servers. It is an application layer protocol for message exchange between clients and servers.

 

[praveenitech40]

Domain Name Servers (DNS) are the Internet's equivalent of a phone book. They maintain a directory of domain names and translate them to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.