Domain name service server
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-008407
A domain name service server contains a database of names and their corresponding IP address. IP addresses are used to identify each computer connected to a network. No two computers will have the same IP address, though a single IP address may have more than one name associated with it. For example both epapub.epa.gov and www.epa.gov have the same numeric IP address.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-008407 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Information management and systems |
| Abbreviation | DNS Server |
| References | Web Guide Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term_source": "Domain Name Service Server",
"definition": "A domain name service server contains a database of names and their corresponding IP address. IP addresses are used to identify each computer connected to a network. No two computers will have the same IP address, though a single IP address may have more than one name associated with it. For example both epapub.epa.gov and www.epa.gov have the same numeric IP address.",
"abbreviation": "DNS Server",
"subject": "Information management and systems",
"references": [
"Web Guide Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/domain-name-service-server/"
}
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