what is the difference between DNS & WINS servers

Answer Posted / phaniram


Both are Name servers.DNS-Domain Name server,is a computer
which resolves domain name to IP address(forward lookup)and
IP address to Domain name(Reverse lookup).
WINS-Windows Internet Naming Server, is a computer used to
reduce the broad cost.

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