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DHCP and DNS

What is the difference between DHCP and DNS

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Last Update: April 13, 2008 Asked by: shruthidas

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Submitted by: hanumanchary

DHCP is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocal. It assings IP addresses to the needed computers in a network dynamically.

DNS is Domain Naming System(Service) It is system for naming computers and network services that is organized into a hierarchy of domains. DNS naming is used in TCP/IP networks, such as Internet, to locate computers and services through user friendly names.

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February 18, 2008 23:19:46

hanumanchary

Member Since: January 2008 Contribution: 3

RE: DHCP and DNS

DHCP is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocal. It assings IP addresses to the needed computers in a network dynamically.

DNS is Domain Naming System(Service) It is system for naming computers and network services that is organized into a hierarchy of domains. DNS naming is used in TCP/IP networks, such as Internet, to locate computers and services through user friendly names.

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April 13, 2008 12:58:16

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RE: DHCP and DNS

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host control protocols. Actually it manage IP addresses to the computer on network Dynamically. Check for lease of IP and if IP expired , checked for availability of IP.

DNS stands for Domain name System. It provides the naming convension to the IP addresses through forward and reverse zone.

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