So not sure if this is the right forum but i have yet again , another question. When it comes to the term DNS i am having a little bit of a confusion issue. Is the domain name system actually on the internet or is it actually on your operating system itself. I think its in the internet part but as i am looking into DHCP and how it communicates, the simple components of it fly over my head somewhat.. But my main question is the first part of this paragraph . Altho i look at static ip addressing and wonder unless your talking about opening a port, you would want to go thro that trouble. Ok enough chit chat from me, thanks for any input that clarifies or helps me understand the connections here and how they all come together, going to google some more lol. thanks
Domain name system
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- Mar 16, 2013
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Domain Name Server.
Each server online has a specific IP address. Maybe something like 216.xxx.xxx.128. It may also have a Domain Name. www.google.com, for instance
The Domain Name Servers do this translation.
Far easier for you to remember google.com instead of a string of random numbers. Said string of numbers may change! but google.com remains the same, just mapped to a different IP address.
DHCP vs static:
DHCP = when you connect to your provider, it gives you whatever IP address it feels like. You, the typical user, do not notice or care.
Static = The system and/or PC is assigned a specific address that does not change. Useful in a corporate environment when several systems need to talk to each other.
Each server online has a specific IP address. Maybe something like 216.xxx.xxx.128. It may also have a Domain Name. www.google.com, for instance
The Domain Name Servers do this translation.
Far easier for you to remember google.com instead of a string of random numbers. Said string of numbers may change! but google.com remains the same, just mapped to a different IP address.
DHCP vs static:
DHCP = when you connect to your provider, it gives you whatever IP address it feels like. You, the typical user, do not notice or care.
Static = The system and/or PC is assigned a specific address that does not change. Useful in a corporate environment when several systems need to talk to each other.
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