domain controller locator (Locator)

domain controller locator (Locator): An algorithm running in the context of the Net Logon service that enables a client to locate a domain controller. Locator can find domain controllers by using DNS or network basic input/output system (NetBIOS) names. The DNS service (SRV) resource records registered by Locator on behalf of domain controllers are also known as domain controller locator (Locator) resource records.