what is DNS server?

[shenmarky]

A DNS server curbs a name to an IP address, as mentioned in an previously answer, but it can factor to several IP addresses for load controlling.The DNS servers therefore connect to each other with the utilization of the system methods in personal only.

[anvelope514]

DNS servers are organized in a hierarchical order and communicate with each other through private network protocols. The master DNS servers, known as root servers, store the whole database of the Internet domain names and their corresponding IP addresses. They are owned by various independent agencies based in the United States, Japan, the UK and Sweden. The other lower-level DNS servers maintain only parts of the total database of the domains/addresses and are owned by businesses or ISPs (Internet Server Providers). A DNS server can be any computer registered in the DNS system, running special DNS software, which helps it resolve domain names to their appropriate hosts. Each DNS server features a public IP address and includes a database of network names/addresses of other Internet hosts.

[damn gorgeous]

DNS service is provided by various companies these days. Some offer this service for free, while others, such as DNS.com, provide premium managed DNS service. DNS.com is a service of Comodo, the leading brand in Internet security with 200,000 business customers and 8,000 partners and affiliates. DNS.com focuses on improving the performance and scalability of thousands of websites and applications, helping you connect with your audiences faster and more reliably, at the best value in the industry.
http://www.best-dns-service.com/dns-service/

[milecorea]

It has this process to do. A DNS server is any computer registered to join the Domain Name System. A DNS server runs special-purpose networking software.

[Lanse]

Full form of the DNS is the Domain Name System.In simple words,DNS server provides name to the computers or any other resource that is connected to the internet.