DNS (Domain Name System) Server is a term used to describe the Internet function of locating the IP (Internet Protocol) addresses for common domain names. For instance, when you are using the Internet and type "www.examplewebsite.com" into the address box, the nearest DNS server locates the IP address associated with that domain name so that your computer can connect to the page. You can find the primary DNS server that your computer is using by running a simple application on your computer.
Instructions
Difficulty:
Step 1
Click "Start" on your computer desktop and select the "Run" option.
Step 2
Type "cmd" into the text box and click "OK" to enter the prompt.
Step 3
Type "ipconfig / all" into the open window that launches and press the "Enter" key on your computer's keyboard to view the results.
Step 4
Locate the "DNS Servers" category and look to the right to view the primary and secondary servers. The first server listed is your computer's primary DNS server.