About Computer Networking: The Domain Name System (DNS)

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking The Internet, and many larger private Internet Protocol (IP) networks, rely on the Domain Name System (DNS) to help direct traffic. The DNS maintains a distributed database of network names and addresses, and it provides methods for computers to remotely query the database Introduction to the Domain Name System (DNS) Some people call DNS the "phone book of the Internet." This article explains the basics of what DNS does and how it works. Search Related Topics:  dns  internet protocol  What Is a DNS Server? Many computers across the Internet function as so-called "DNS servers." But what exactly do these special computers do? Search Related Topics:  client server networks  naming computers and networks  dns Why Are There Only 13 DNS Root Name Servers? 13 is considered an unlucky number by some, but it turns about that's a special number when it comes to the Internet DNS. Top Free Internet DNS Servers Numerous providers have set up DNS servers on the Internet for free public access. Some providers also offer other optional services, such as site filtering, in addition to standard name resolution. Search Related Topics:  dns  broadband internet providers  Related Searches Configure DNS Server DNS Bind Computer Networking Domain Name DNS DNS Records Featured Articles Introduction to Powerline Networking and HomePlug Managing Passwords for Network Routers Fixing Wireless Network Connection Drops What Is an IP Address? Introduction to Computer Network Security Tips for Wireless Home Network Security   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement