The resolution of names is the operation which makes it possible to transform an entry of Domain name (as fr.wikipedia.org ) into its Adresse IP. One proceeds by the Domain Name System (DNS) on the networks IP.

On a network, each computer must be configured to be able to carry out the resolution of names. This configuration is made with the hand (according to the operating system) or by the protocol (DHCP).

Under various the Unix, whose GNU/Linux, one can use the tool host to make a checking of such an entry. An example is given in the definition of the term Domain Name System.

Basic standards

• http://ietf.org/rfc/rfc1034.txt: RFC 1034 “DOMAIN NAMES - CONCEPTS AND FACILITIES”.
• http://ietf.org/rfc/rfc1035.txt: RFC 1035 “DOMAIN NAMES - IMPLEMENTATION AND SPECIFICATION”.
• http://ietf.org/rfc/rfc1591.txt: RFC 1591 “Domain Name System Structure and Delegation”.
• For more information lira the index of the up to date RFC