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What is Domain?
(1) A group of computers and devices on a network that are administered as a unit with common rules and procedures. Within the Internet, domains are defined by the IP address. All devices sharing a common part of the IP address are said to be in the same domain.
(2) In database technology, domain refers to the description of an attribute's allowed values. The physical description is a set of values the attribute can have, and the semantic, or logical, description is the meaning of the attribute.
A domain name is made up of two or more sections, separated by the period character - "." - referred to as "dots". The sections indicate a hierarchy in the Internet domains, with the highest level on the right. For example, in "www.yourdomain.com": When choosing a domain registrar, consider price and ease of use.
This is what follows the "www." part of an internet address. Typically a domain name is the same as the company name. Domain names are unique, and managed by the ICANN. When selecting a domain name for your business, you will want to follow these simple guidelines:
Keep the name as short a possible.
Choose words that are easy to spell.
Don't use dashes or other symbols. Spaces are not allowed in domain names.
Choose a name that won't be ambiguous when spoken - "mysite.com" and "mysight.com" sound alike.
And of course, it must not be in use by anyone else. You can check for domain name availability at the InterNIC site.
Domain Registration - The process of "buying" an available domain name. Rates vary by registrar.
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