What is DNS used for?

Related questions

1. What are A records in DNS?
2. How do I know if my DNS server is resolving?
3. Why are PTR records important?
4. Can DNS cause slow Internet?
5. Why do you need reverse DNS?
6. How do I know if my DNS is resolving?
7. How do I find the reverse DNS of a domain?
8. How does a DNS server work?
9. What is an NS record in DNS?
10. How long does reverse DNS take to propagate?

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