Which protocol performs name to IP resolution?

DNS (Domain Name System) is the protocol that performs name to IP resolution. DNS is a hierarchical and distributed database that maps domain names to IP addresses and vice versa. DNS allows users to access network resources using human-readable names instead of numerical addresses. DNS also provides other information such as mail exchange servers, name servers, and text records. DNS operates on the application layer of the TCP/IP model and uses UDP port 53 for queries and responses. DNS consists of several components, such as resolvers, name servers, zones, and records. Resolvers are clients that send queries to name servers and receive responses. Name servers are servers that store and provide DNS information for a domain or a zone. Zones are logical partitions of the DNS namespace that are delegated to different name servers. Records are data entries that define the mapping between names and addresses or other attributes. References: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/address-resolution-in-dns-domain-name-server/

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