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Using nslookup to check DNS from a specific name server
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Syntax:

  • nslookup <name> <server>

Where is the DNS hostname and is the hostname or IP address of the name server.

Example:

  • nslookup www.yahoo.com 8.8.8.8

Gotchas:

  • You may not be able to do this behind a corporate firewall. If you get DNS request timed out., try connecting to a hotspot and running the command again.
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