The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed database system used to translate hostnames (i.e., www.purdue.edu) to IP addresses (i.e., 172.31.9.5) ... Any questions about appropriate use of the seal ...

Diagram: The Domain Name System depends on hierarchical organization and authority. This article first appeared on Wired.com June 23, 2008. See Also:- Net to See .cornucopia of New .endings.