Command Reference

Resolve-DnsName

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Summary

Queries DNS and displays the records returned for a hostname or domain.

Syntax 

Resolve-DnsName <Name> [-Type <RecordType>] [-Server <IPAddress>]

Examples 

Resolve-DnsName www.microsoft.com

Queries the configured DNS service for the host's records.

Permissions

Administrator required: No

DNS queries normally do not require elevation.

Risk and Impact

Risk level: Low

Changes the system: No

This command reads DNS data and does not change resolver settings.

Supported Platforms

Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows Server

Important Output Fields

Name

Record name returned by DNS.

Type

DNS record type such as A, AAAA, or CNAME.

IPAddress

Address returned for an address record.

Common Errors

DNS name does not exist

The resolver returned NXDOMAIN or the name was entered incorrectly.

DNS server failure

The DNS server could not complete the request.

Related Commands

Continue troubleshooting with related diagnostic commands.

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nslookup

The nslookup (name server lookup) command is a network administration command-line tool available for many computer operating systems for querying the Domain Name System (DNS) to obtain domain name or IP address mapping or for any other specific DNS record. It is used to troubleshoot DNS-related issues, such as verifying that a domain name resolves to the correct IP address or checking the availability and responsiveness of DNS servers.

PowerShell Intermediate

Test-NetConnection

Tests name resolution, reachability, routing, or a specific TCP service port.

PowerShell Beginner

Get-NetIPConfiguration

Shows active interfaces with IP addresses, default gateways, and DNS servers.

Official References

Resolve-DnsName

Microsoft Learn · Official Documentation

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