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Domain Name System (DNS) is a very useful service that helps map hostnames to IP addresses. It’s because of DNS that you can type www.dummies.com in your web browser, which is really easy to remember, instead of having to remember an IP address like 13.32.254.23. Let’s face it, the human brain remembers words and phrases better than numbers.

DNS can resolve hostnames to IP addresses and also can do reverse lookups, which map IP addresses to hostnames. When dealing with network devices that deal only with IP addresses, this can be extremely useful.

If you’re interested in finding out more about DNS, check out Book 2, Chapter 5, where I cover installing DNS and DHCP. Be sure to also check out Book 2, Chapter 6. In addition, there is a whole section on securing your DNS infrastructure in Book 5, Chapter 7.