Nameserver is a server on the internet specialized in handling queries regarding the location of a domain name's various services. Nameservers are a fundamental part of the Domain Name System (DNS). They allow using domains instead of IP addresses. Nameservers are the Internet's equivalent to phone books. A nameserver maintains a directory of domain names that match certain IP addresses (computers). The information from all the nameservers across the Internet is gathered in a central registry. Nameservers make it possible for visitors to access your website using a familiar domain name, instead of having to remember a series of numbers.
A domain name is an identification string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control within the Internet. Domain names are formed by the rules and procedures of the Domain Name System (DNS). Any name registered in the DNS is a domain name. Domain names are used in various networking contexts and application-specific naming and addressing purposes. You probably have hundreds of domain names stored in your head, such as: powerhoster.com -- our favorite domain name google.com -- one of the most used domain names in the world mit.edu -- a popular EDU name bbc.co.uk -- a three-part domain name using the country code UK You'll recognize domain names as having strings of characters separated by dots (periods). The last word in a domain name represents a top-level…
