What is a DNS Server?

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A DNS server is a computer with a database containing the public IP addresses associated with the names of the websites an IP address brings a user to. DNS acts like a phonebook for the internet. Whenever people type domain names, like Fortinet.com or Yahoo.com, into the address bar of web browsers, the DNS finds the right IP address. The site's IP address is what directs the device to go to the correct place to access the site's data.

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A DNS server functions like the internet's phonebook, translating domain names (e.g., google.com) into IP addresses, enabling browsers to locate and access websites efficiently.