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DNS

By Jennifer Kyrnin, About.com

Definition:

DNS stands for Domain Name Service.

DNS is the TCP/IP stack that converts IP addresses into domain names. If you purchase a domain name, DNS servers are given the IP address of your Web server and the corresponding domain name. Then, when someone comes to your domain, the DNS server translates that to an IP so it knows where to send the request.

Also Known As: Domain Name Service
Domain Name Server
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