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DNS server types can be classified according to the way they store and serve DNS data.

In RAM-based DNS servers, the data is stored in a single location on the server. The DNS server can access the data instantly, which is helpful for quickly resolving DNS queries.

RAM-based DNS servers can be faster than other types of DNS servers, but they can also be less reliable in the event of a power outage.

In storage-based DNS servers, the data is stored on a separate server or servers. The DNS server accesses the data through a remote procedure call (RPC) or a network connection.

This type of DNS server is more reliable than RAM-based DNS servers, but it can take longer to resolve DNS queries.

In distributed DNS servers, the data is distributed across several computers. This type of DNS server is more reliable than storage-based DNS servers, but it can be slower to resolve DNS queries.

In polled DNS servers, the DNS server periodically queries a list of servers for updated data. This type of DNS server is less reliable than storage-based DNS servers, but it is faster to resolve DNS queries.

All DNS servers share some common features, such as the ability to resolve hostnames to IP addresses. However, the way a DNS server stores and serves DNS data can affect its performance and reliability.