nametoIP
nametoIP is a general term for the process of translating a hostname or domain name into an Internet Protocol (IP) address. In networking, software and systems implement nametoIP resolution to identify the destination endpoint for a connection. The standard mechanism uses the Domain Name System (DNS); IPv4 addresses use A records and IPv6 uses AAAA records. Some environments also support hosts files or local name services that provide mappings without DNS.
Resolution typically involves a client querying a recursive resolver, which consults authoritative DNS servers and returns
nametoIP is used across applications, including web browsers, mail servers, and command-line tools. Performance can be
Limitations include reliance on DNS infrastructure, potential mismatches with dynamic hosting platforms, and the need to