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Which of the following provides name resolution on the Internet?

Which of the following provides name resolution on the Internet?

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A.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server

B.
DNS (Domain Name Service) server

C.
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) server

D.
RAS (Remote Access Service) server

Explanation:
The internet uses fully qualified domain names. A, Domain Name Service (DNS) server resolves fully qualified domain names and host names to IP addresses.

Incorrect Answers:
A: A, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server provides dynamic IP configuration to DHCP clients.
C: A Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) server is a Microsoft NetBIOS name server that resolves a NetBIOS names to IP address, allowing clients to access network resources by computer name rather than by IP address.
D: A Remote Access Service (RAS) server allows remote clients to access a LAN though a dial-up connection and allows the remote clients to access files and services on the LAN.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 18-25.
David Groth and Toby Skandier, Network+ Study Guide (4th Edition), Sybex, Alameda CA, 2005, pp. 136-144, 245.


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