| Definition |
An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label that is assigned to each device that is using Internet Protocol or any other protocol and is connected to an Internet network. An IP address serves two basic functions, that is, host or network interface identification and location addressing.
IP Address is a Database concept used to store, organize, manage, retrieve, secure, or describe structured information.
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| Context & Usage |
This term is commonly used in software engineering, programming, scripting, application design, testing, and development lifecycle work.
Database professionals use this concept when designing, operating, documenting, or troubleshooting data systems.
Related concepts include Database, Database Management System and Data Model.
Related concepts include Domain Name System and Uniform Resource Locator.
Additional Resource: MDN Web Docs Glossary.
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