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Host name vs. Domain name

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by swethashree

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I want to know what exactly is the difference between the host name and domain name?
What/How do they both differ? I have looked for info on internet and it's very very confusing. Please help.

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by k.m.r.ganesh

A system is called as a domain if there is a server operating system installed and active directory creation is completed. In a network all the systems are under the control of domain.it is just like a parent in a family.

where as in host there is no active directory creation is not required. it provide services to other systems in a network. it is just like a friend

by ak.alok86

A domain name that has one or more associated
IP addresses is called a hostname

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