The ____ provides the means to convert from a host name to an IP address and vice versa.
A)WINS
B)NDS
C)DNS
D)IPS

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DNS (Domain Name System) provides the means to convert a host name to an IP address and vice versa. It functions as a hierarchical decentralized naming system for computers, services, or any other resources connected to the internet or a private network. WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) is a name resolution service used in Windows-based networks. NDS (NetWare Directory Services) is a directory service used in Novell NetWare networks. IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is a system designed to detect and prevent potential threats to a network.

The ____ Provides the Means to Convert from a Host