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Domain Name System

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical and distributed naming system for computers, services, and other resources in the Internet or other Internet Protocol (IP) networks. It associates various information with domain names (identification strings) assigned to each of the associated entities. The Domain Name System has been an essential component of the functionality of the Internet since 1985.

Abbreviation:
DNS
Acronym:
DNS
Initialism:
DNS

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File under: Internet

Tags: NetworkingSoftware

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