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Below are some explainations on the terminology and technologies of domains...>
A domain name is the core of your online identity. It is the address your customers, friends,
and family will use to find information about your products and services on the web. Your
domain name is yours entirely because once registered, no other party may use that identity
online in that TLD (Top Level Domain).
1. Domain name
A domain name is the core of your online identity. It is the address your customers, friends,
and family will use to find information about your products and services on the web. Your
domain name is yours entirely because once registered, no other party may use that identity
online in that TLD (Top Level Domain).
Domain Names always have 2 or more parts, separated by dots. The part on the left is the
most specific, and the part on the right is the most general. A domain name can simply be
thought of as your Internet address. The Internet uses Internet Protocol (IP) numbers to
locate other computers. Internet users would typically have a hard time remembering these
long strings of numbers to find sites. Domain names were developed to allow users to name
these (IP) addresses with easy to remember names or phrases.
2. Top Level Domain (TLD)
TLD's (Top Level Domains) are the top level in the hierarchy of the Domain Name System. In the example YourCompany.Net the ".Net" is the Top Level Domain.
There are three types of TLD's.
1. The most common are gTLD's (generic Top Level Domains), such as .Com, .Net, .Org., and now .Info.
2. TLD's (restricted Top Level Domains) such as .Biz and .Gov only allow those which meet certain criteria to register domain names.
3. ccTLD's (country code Top Level Domains) such as .Tv and .Ws are individually assigned to countries and their dependencies. Each country sets specific registration criteria.
Every TLD Registry - generic, restricted, or country code - has its own prices, policies, and procedures that Registrants (name holders) in that Registry are subject to. It is important to know and be prepared to accept these before registering name(s) in a particular Registry.
3. Second Level Domain
In the Domain Name System the next level of the hierarchy underneath the Top Level Domains are called second level domains. In the example domain name "YourCompany.Net" the "YourCompany" part is the second level domain. Second level domain names are what you register in a the Top Level Domain Registry database using the services of the Registrar.
4. ISP
ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. An ISP provides access to the Internet for others via some connectivity service(s). Examples of ISPs include Earthlink, Mindspring, and WorldNet to name a few.
5. DNS
DNS stands for Domain Name System. This System translates a domain name such as Domain.com into the Internet Protocol (IP) numbers to find the correct web site - in this case the site for Domain.com. The network of computers that constitute the Internet map domain names to their corresponding IP numbers. The data is then made available to all computers and users on the Internet.
6. Registrant
The entity, organization, or individual who has registered a particular domain name is also known as the Registrant.
7. Registrar
An entity which acts on behalf of a Registrant regarding original domain name registration, transfers or contact/DNS modifications. The Registrar is the entity which submits and maintains the Registrants domain name with the Registry database. Registrants are required to use a Registrar to register a domain name. For .Com, .Net, and .Org names a Registrar should be ICANN accredited or an affiliate of an ICANN accredited Registrar.
8. Registry
The organization responsible for the actual database for any of the TLD's is known as the Registry. The Registry database is where all Registrars submit new domain name registrations and update existing Registrant, contact, and DNS information (i.e., one Registry database allows more than one Registrar to register domain names without allowing for any redundancy of domain names).
9. Registry Fees
All TLD Registries require initial registration fees as well as annual renewal fees but it is the Registrar who collects these fees plus some service fee. Renewal fees are available in one to ten year increments after the initial registration period for the .Com, .Net, and .Org TLD's.
10. InterNIC
InterNIC was a U.S. government agency which is now defunct and effectively has been replaced by ICANN.
ICANN oversees the domain name Registry and Registrars for the ".Com, .Net and .Org TLD's.
11. Contact Record/Contact ID
Contact Records or Contact IDs (sometimes called Agents) are individuals or groups who represent a Registrant on matters related to the Registrant's domain name(s). There are three types of Contacts: Administrative, Technical, and Billing. The entity listed as the Administrative, Technical, or Billing Contact is an individual or 'role' that is contacted in matters relating to the domain name. They also have the ability to Modify information pertaining to a domain name. A Contact may be a single person, a company, or organization.
12. IP address
The numeric identification number that refers to a specific machine on the Internet.
13. IP number
IP stands for Internet protocol. A unique number consisting of 4 parts separated by dots. Every machine that is on the Internet has a unique number, which correlates to its domain name.
14. Name Servers
A computer that performs the mapping of domain names to IP addresses. Sometimes referred to as a host server.
15. Name Service (Primary or Secondary)
The domain name-to-Internet Protocol (IP) number resolution is known as Name Service. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operate name servers and provide their customers with name service when they register a domain name. Our Registrar offers both primary and secondary name service for all domain names registered through us.
16. Primary Server
On our Registrars Agreement, the section where the Registrant indicates the host name and Internet Protocol (IP) number of the name server that will contain authoritative information for the domain name and will be used to resolve that domain name to its corresponding IP number(s). The designation of "primary" means that this name server will be used first and will be relied upon before any of the other name servers that may be listed on the Domain Name Registration Agreement. The primary server section of the Agreement is a required section and the domain name registration will not be processed unless this section of the Domain Name Registration Agreement is completed properly.
17. Secondary Server
On the Registrars Domain Name Registration Agreement, the section where the Registrant indicates the hostname and Internet Protocol (IP) number of a name server that will contain authoritative data for the domain name being registered and will resolve that domain name to its corresponding IP number(s). The designation of "secondary" indicates that the name server will be used in addition to and as a backup for the primary name server that is listed on the Domain Name Registration Agreement.
18. Domain Parking
Registrars require the use of name servers or hosts for every domain registered. In other words, every domain name has to be linked to a name server for it to be valid. Some people do not have they own name servers, therefore our Registrar offers 'domain parking' (name parking) on its servers. It is a convenient way to hold or 'park' domain name(s) for an extended amount of time.
19. Modify
Modify is a function where contact information or DNS information can be updated to reflect new changes pertaining to a domain name. Administrative and Technical Contacts have the ability to modify domain name information.
20. Renewal
Registration for most domain names needs to be renewed based on some scheduled interval. This gives the Registrant (you) and the Registrar (the maintenance administrator of the Top Level Domain) an opportunity to update name registration information. This includes payment of the renewal registration fee.
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21. Transfer (Domain Name transfer)
Domain names can be sold to another individual or organization or the name of a company might change. Most Registrars require a process by which permission from the old owner to hand over control to the new owner is authorized. The procedure for change of ownership is known a Transfer. Policies and procedures on domain name transfer can vary. Contact Domain.com by e-mail to request a transfer support@nic.net .
23. WhoIs
WhoIs is a term referring to a domain name search feature for a database - typically for searching Top-Level Domain for contact information. Information such as domain name current ownership, contact information, and name availability can be found through a query or search using a WhoIs protocol (standard).
Click Here to visit our WhoIS and enter the domain name (followed by the appropriate .COM .NET or .ORG extension) in the search box provided.
