resolver server

[/rɪˈzɒlvər ˈsɜːrvər/]
nounmasculinepl: resolver servers
servidor resolvedor
1. A network server that translates domain names into IP addresses by querying authoritative nameservers and caching results
The resolver server processed the DNS query and returned the IP address for the website.
O servidor resolvedor processou a consulta DNS e retornou o endereço IP do site.
2. In DNS infrastructure, a recursive server that handles client requests to locate internet resources
Your ISP's resolver server is configured in your network settings.
O servidor resolvedor do seu ISP está configurado nas suas definições de rede.
3. A system component that performs name resolution by communicating with DNS nameservers
The resolver server acts as an intermediary between clients and authoritative nameservers.
O servidor resolvedor atua como intermediário entre clientes e servidores de nomes autoritativos.
This is primarily a technical computing term used globally in IT and networking contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly used in technical documentation and by IT professionals. The term is usually kept in English in many Portuguese-speaking technical environments, though 'servidor resolvedor' is the proper Portuguese translation. Understanding DNS resolver servers is fundamental knowledge for network administrators and software developers worldwide.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
DNS resolverrecursive resolvercaching nameservernameserver
Antonyms / Antônimos
authoritative nameserver

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
servidor resolvedor
Standard technical term used in IT documentation
Brazil
servidor DNS resolvedor
More explicit term including DNS designation
Portugal
servidor resolvedor
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
USA/International
resolver server
English technical terminology predominant in computing

Related Words

DNSnameserverIP addressdomain namerecursive querycached results

Related Idioms & Phrases

query resolution
name resolution process
DNS lookup
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