Configuring DNS

Hi,

I am new at configuring DNS servers and can't seem to get it to work. I am
attempting to test my setup by running 'nslookup' with
modifiers from teh command prompt of my DNS server.
when i am using the nslookup command:

nslookup 192.168.0.38
it displays the hostname.

but when i try to use the:
nslookup hostname
it displays an error message.
Alternatively, If i use the command
nslookup hostname.domain name
It displays the correct IP address.
Plz let me know, why?
Rajesh

On 5 Dec 2003 05:43:17 -0800, Rahul <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am new at configuring DNS servers and can't seem to get it to work. I am
> attempting to test my setup by running 'nslookup' with
> modifiers from teh command prompt of my DNS server.
> when i am using the nslookup command:
>
> nslookup 192.168.0.38
> it displays the hostname.
>
> but when i try to use the:
> nslookup hostname
> it displays an error message.
> Alternatively, If i use the command
> nslookup hostname.domain name
> It displays the correct IP address.
> Plz let me know, why?
> Rajesh

man 5 resolver
Perhaps you want a domain or search parameter for your domain in
/etc/resolv.conf

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