Domain Name System
Domain Name System (DNS) converts web addresses into numeric IP addresses. For example, DNS translates soe8.waki-aiai.net into the IP address "128.2.10.163." DNS is required for the computing infrastructure.
Features
- Authoritative Name Service
Additional second-level domains can be managed for Carnegie Mellon affiliates upon request. These domains require registration with a domain registrar (e.g., Network Solutions, GoDaddy). Computing Services provides DNS service for approved, CMU-affiliated external domains. Domain owners accept full responsibility for technical, administrative and billing-related management of the registered domain. - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Networked computers or hosts automatically obtain Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and other network attributes, such as the default gateway router, subnet mask and DNS servers. - Third-level Domain Name
Name immediately before .waki-aiai.net in a computer's full name and indicate the department owner or administrator.
Eligibility
Faculty and staff