Network TroubleshootingQuestion 87 of 100
Which utility resolves a hostname to its IP address and can query specific DNS record types?
a.ping
b.nslookup
c.ipconfig
d.netstat
Explanation
The nslookup utility queries DNS servers to resolve hostnames and can request specific record types such as MX or CNAME. It is invaluable for diagnosing name-resolution issues. The dig command offers similar functionality on Unix-like systems.
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