A user needs to connect to Cisco.com but does not know the IP address for this website. What type of server will translate the website name into an IP address?

The type of server that translates a website name, like “Cisco.com,” into an IP address is a DNS (Domain Name System) server. DNS servers are responsible for converting human-readable domain names into the numerical IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network.

Here’s a brief overview of the other server types mentioned:

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server: This server automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configurations to devices on a network, but it doesn’t translate domain names to IP addresses.
• Print Server: A print server manages one or more printers in a network, allowing multiple computers to share these printers. It doesn’t have a role in translating domain names.
• FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Server: An FTP server is used for the storage and transfer of files over a network. Like a print server, it does not translate domain names to IP addresses.