Using NSLOOKUP for DNS Server

[guest69]

I recently noticed DNS name resolution issue on my private network. I can't connect to client via remote desktop. Can any one tell me the command or procedure to troubleshoot DNS servers.

[Zachary]

You can fix dns issue using nslookup. Nslookup.exe is a command-line administrative tool for testing and troubleshooting DNS servers. This tool is installed along with the TCP/IP protocol through Control Panel. This article includes several tips for using Nslookup.exe.

Check this Microsoft guide for more help : Using NSlookup.exe

[Big Fish]

The nslookup command, in Microsoft Windows XP is a powerful and useful tool for DNS queries. Open A Command Prompt or CLIa command prompt, type Nslookup, and then press ENTER. Nslookup will always devolve the name from the current context.Type server <IP address>, where IP address is the IP address of your external DNS server.Type set q=MX, and then press ENTER.Type <domain name>, where domain name is the name of an external mail domain, and then press ENTER.

[Wahib]

Nslookup.exe is a simple interface to the DNS system. It provides the most commonly required functionality of the unix nslookup command, i.e. translation between IP addresses and hostname (domain name).

Download NSLookup 1.1