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DNS Server

DNS Server: A server providing DNS name translations. A DNS Server translates from names to IP Addresses. A DNS Server on a LAN will provide translations from local computer names to their IP addresses, and forward requests for unrecognised names to external DNS servers for name resolution. Also known as a nameserver.

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