General

DNS

Domain Name System - a hierarchical naming system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the Internet.

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Definition

Domain Name System - a hierarchical naming system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the Internet.

Examples

DNS resolution
DNS records
Name servers

Related terms

Domain
A domain name is a string that identifies a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control within the Internet.
IP Address
Internet Protocol address - a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network.

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Metadata Ontology Vocabulary Namespace Property Type

Schema types

Person — Individual people
Organization — Companies and groups
Product — Items for sale
Event — Concerts and conferences
Article — Blog posts and news
Recipe — Cooking instructions

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