name resolution server

[/neɪm rɛzəˈluːʃən ˈsɜrvər/]
nounpl: name resolution servers
servidor de resolução de nomes
1. A server that translates domain names into IP addresses, enabling computers to locate and communicate with each other on a network
The name resolution server converted www.example.com into its corresponding IP address so the browser could connect to the website.
O servidor de resolução de nomes converteu www.exemplo.com.br em seu endereço IP correspondente para que o navegador pudesse se conectar ao site.
2. A computer system running DNS (Domain Name System) or similar protocols to provide hostname-to-address mapping services
Our organization deployed a new name resolution server to improve network performance and redundancy.
Nossa organização implementou um novo servidor de resolução de nomes para melhorar o desempenho e a redundância da rede.
This is a technical term primarily used in IT, networking, and computer science fields. In Brazil, it's commonly abbreviated as 'servidor DNS' in casual technical conversation. The term is essential in discussions about internet infrastructure, network administration, and cybersecurity in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
DNS serverdomain name servernameserverresolver server

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
servidor de resolução de nomes
Standard technical term used in IT and networking contexts
São Paulo
servidor de resolução de nomes / servidor DNS
Tech hub preference for both formal and abbreviated usage
Portugal
servidor de resolução de nomes
Same terminology used in European Portuguese IT sectors
General English (USA)
name resolution server / DNS server
Both terms are equally common in technical documentation and usage

Related Words

IP addressdomain nameDNS querynetwork infrastructureDNS resolverDHCP server

Related Idioms & Phrases

DNS lookup
resolve a domain name
name resolution failure
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