A domain refers to any group of users, devices, computers, or database servers that share different types of data via an organization’s network. It is used to manage all user functions; including usernames, passwords, system authentication and access. Domain’s also govern the ability for devices to communicate with other groups of devices, both within and external to the organization.
Simply put, if you think of a domain like a company building, the URL is the address of that building, the domain name is the name (i.e. CLiX), and the IP address would be the car that you use to get to the destination.
- Domain name: Used to identify IP addresses, domain names were specifically invented so that we didn’t have to remember the slew of numbers that make up an IP address. Instead, you can simply type a domain name into a browser, it will link to the IP address and you’ll be directed to the site.