What Is an Internet Domain Name and the Internet Domain System?
An Internet domain name is used to identify computer addresses and websites on the World Wide Web. It is the name of an Internet Protocol (IP) address that is used to name or define authorities, companies, Internet addresses, or organizations, and each name is unique. An Internet domain name is also a component of specific website address URLs (Universal Resource Locators) that helps identify their respective contents. All names, without exception, follow the rules and regulations of the Domain Name System. An Internet domain name is a case-insensitive identification label that may contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and periods. It consists of at least two parts—name and extension (TDL)—separated by a period. An Internet domain name helps provide every web server a name that is easy to remember, easily recognizable, and easy to spell. At the same time, the greatest advantage is that the IP address will be invisible for most users. The fundamental control of the Internet system is based
