Query the DNS Host
About this task
Query the DNS host for information about host addresses.
You can enter either a hostname or an IPv4 or IPv6 address. If you enter the hostname, this command shows the IP address that corresponds to the hostname and if you enter an IP address, this command shows the hostname for the IP address. DNS supports IPv4 addresses with no difference in functionality or configuration in this procedure.
Procedure
- In the navigation pane, expand .
- Click DNS.
- Click the DNS Host tab.
- In the HostData text box, enter the DNS host name, IPv4 or the IPv6 address.
- Click Query.
DNS Host Field Descriptions
Use the data in the following table to use the DNS Host tab.
|
Name |
Description |
|---|---|
|
HostData |
Enter hostname or host IPv4 or IPv6 address to be identified. |
|
HostName |
Identifies the host name. This variable is a read-only field. |
|
HostAddressType |
Identifies the address type of the host. |
|
HostAddress |
Identifies the host IP address. This variable is a read-only field. |
|
HostSource |
Identifies the DNS server IP or host file. This variable is a read-only field. |