Domain Name System
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical and distributed name service that provides a naming system for computers, services, and other resources on the Internet or other Internet Protocol (IP) networks. It associates various information with domain names (identification strings) assigned to each of the associated entities. Most prominently, it translates readily memorized domain names to the numerical IP addresses needed for locating and identifying computer services and devices with the underlying network protocols.
Extends: [Internet properties established in 1983](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Internet properties established in 1983), [Domain Name System](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Domain Name System), [Application layer protocols](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Application layer protocols), [Internet Standards](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Internet Standards)
Properties
| Property | Expected Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Text | Domain Name System |
| Abbreviation | Text | DNS |
| Purpose | Text | To identify resources on networks |
| Developer | Text | Paul Mockapetris |
| Date | Text | November 1983 |
| Osilayer | Text | Application layer |
| Ports | Text | 53 |