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[[Whois]] is a [[TCP]]-based query/response protocol which is widely used for querying a database in order to determine the owner of a domain name, an [[IP address]], or an autonomous system number on the Internet. Whois represents a protocol that is mainly used to used to find details and information about domain names, networks and hosts. The Whois records contain data referring to various organizations and contacts related to the domain names. The Whois protocols operate by means of a server where anyone is allowed to connect and create a query; the Whois server will then respond to this query and end the connection.
 
[[Whois]] is a [[TCP]]-based query/response protocol which is widely used for querying a database in order to determine the owner of a domain name, an [[IP address]], or an autonomous system number on the Internet. Whois represents a protocol that is mainly used to used to find details and information about domain names, networks and hosts. The Whois records contain data referring to various organizations and contacts related to the domain names. The Whois protocols operate by means of a server where anyone is allowed to connect and create a query; the Whois server will then respond to this query and end the connection.
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<div style="float:right;"><small><strong>Related: [[TCP]] - [[IP Address]] - [[ASN]]</strong></small></div><div style="clear: left;"></div></div>
 
<div style="float:right;"><small><strong>Related: [[TCP]] - [[IP Address]] - [[ASN]]</strong></small></div><div style="clear: left;"></div></div>

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Whois is a TCP-based query/response protocol which is widely used for querying a database in order to determine the owner of a domain name, an IP address, or an autonomous system number on the Internet. Whois represents a protocol that is mainly used to used to find details and information about domain names, networks and hosts. The Whois records contain data referring to various organizations and contacts related to the domain names. The Whois protocols operate by means of a server where anyone is allowed to connect and create a query; the Whois server will then respond to this query and end the connection.

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