Question
What is a hierarchical, decentralized system used to name computers, services, or resources on the internet or private networks?
Solution
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical and distributed system that translates human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to communicate. It helps users access websites and services without needing to memorize numerical IP addresses.
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