DNS and DNS Server
On March - 3 - 2009
DNS (Domain Name System)
DNS is a standard technology for managing the names of Web sites and other Internet domains.
An often used analogy to explain the Domain Name System is that it serves as the “phone book” for the Internet by translating human-friendly computer hostnames into IP addresses. DNS technology allows you to type domain names
Open DNS
On March - 3 - 2009
OpenDNS is the leading provider of free security and infrastructure services that make the Internet safer through integrated Web content filtering, anti-phishing and DNS.
OpenDNS services enable consumers and network administrators to secure their networks from online threats, reduce costs and enforce Internet-use policies.
OpenDNS is used today by millions of users and organizations around the world.
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