What Is A Domain Name
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What Is a Domain Name?
Summary
A domain name is essentially your online identity, consisting of words or a sequence of words entered into a web browser's address bar to access a specific website.Understanding Domain Names
A domain name acts as a bridge between IP addresses and user-friendly words. It identifies one or more IP addresses. For example, the domain name "microsoft.com" corresponds to multiple IP addresses.
The Role of DNS
Since the internet operates on IP addresses, a Domain Name System (DNS) server is essential for translating domain names into these numerical identifiers. The DNS stores various types of information associated with domain names, facilitating this translation process.
Domain Names in URLs
Internet users utilize domain names within URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) to locate specific web pages. For instance, in the URL "http://www.pcworld.com/index.html," "pcworld.com" is the domain name.
Understanding Top-Level Domains (TLDs)
Every domain name ends with a suffix known as a top-level domain (TLD), which indicates its category. Common TLDs include:
- .gov for government agencies
- .edu for educational institutions
- .org for organizations
- .mil for military
- .com for commercial businesses
- .net for network organizations
- .ca for Canada
- .uk for the United Kingdom
- .de for Germany
- .us for the United States
Domain Names vs. Hostnames
Technically, domain names are often referred to as "web addresses," though this isn't entirely accurate. While domain names and hostnames are frequently used interchangeably, there are subtle differences. A hostname is a domain name assigned to a specific host. It typically merges the host's local name with its parent domain name. For example, in "fr.wikipedia.org," "fr" is the hostname, and "wikipedia.org" is the domain name. Hostnames are converted into IP addresses via local host files or DNS. While every hostname is a domain name, not all domain names qualify as hostnames unless linked to an IP address.
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