directory agents

Directory agents are specialized components within a computer network that help locate services or resources across different systems. Think of them as directories or catalogs that keep track of where certain services are hosted. When a device needs to find a specific service, it asks the directory agent, which responds with the address or location. This system streamlines communication and resource management, especially in large or complex networks, by efficiently connecting users to the services they need without requiring every device to know the details of all others.