BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain)

BIND, or Berkeley Internet Name Domain, is a widely used software for translating human-friendly domain names (like www.example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (like 192.0.2.1). Essentially, it acts like an online phone book, allowing computers to find each other on the internet. BIND is crucial for the functioning of the Domain Name System (DNS), which helps users access websites, send emails, and use various internet services. Developed at the University of California, Berkeley, BIND has become a standard for DNS servers globally, supporting both small and large networks.