Domain name

Domain name

A domain name is a character string that specifies a network on the Internet.

As a domain name cannot be duplicated, you will need to submit a pre-application to use it.

Also, in Japan, an organization called jpnic manages domain names.

The following shows the relationship among a host name, domain name and FQDN.

• Host name：A character string that specifies a computer on the network.
• Domain name：A character string that specifies a network on the Internet.
• FQDN：A character string described by combining a host name and a domain name.

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