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Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms
A glossary of computer and Internet terms with definitions that are easy to understand.
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DNS

DNS (Domain Name Server) is a storage system that contains domain and host names on a sort of allocated database on the Internet and other networks. Its most crucial function however is appointing IP addresses for every host name and creates a list of each e-mail accepting mail exchange servers for every domain.