A
domain name is an identification
string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority, or control on the
Internet. Domain names are formed by the rules and procedures of the
Domain Name System (DNS).
Domain names are used in various networking contexts and application-specific naming and addressing purposes. In general, a domain name represents an
Internet Protocol (IP) resource, such as a personal computer used to access the Internet, a server computer hosting a
web site, or the web site itself or any other service communicated via the Internet.
A
web hosting service is a type of
Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their
website accessible via the
World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a
server owned or leased for use by clients, as well as providing
Internet connectivity, typically in a
data center. Web hosts can also provide data center space and connectivity to the Internet for other servers located in their data center, called
colocation, also known as
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