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Question:  Network terms

Answer: what is the definition: DNS, DOMAIN, DOMAIN CONTROLLER, DHCP, VPN, Server


September 09, 2008 08:22:11 #2
 singhsatish15   Member Since: October 2007    Total Comments: 1 

RE: Network terms
 
DNS: It stands for Domain Naming System. It is used to resolve FQDN to IP and IP to FQDN. It used boot P protocol.

Domain: It is a logical grouping of computers, Groups, Users, which centerlized database.

Domain Controller: It mannage the Domain.There is instal AD. DC is responsible for authonticate users, computers for any programe in its Domain.

DHCP : (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ) DHCP assigns IP addresses automatically in there network.

VPN: A virtual private network (VPN) is a private network that makes use of a public network (such as the Internet), while maintaining security and privacy through encryption and security procedures.

SERVER : A server is computer dedicated to providing one or more services over a computer network, typically through a request-response routine.
     

 

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