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ns_addrbyhost, ns_hostbyaddr − Domain Name Service routines. |
ns_addrbyhost address ns_hostbyaddr hostname _________________________________________________________________ |
These commands utilize the platforms name resolution routines which normally access the Domain Name Service (DNS) to translate IP addresses into fully qualified hostnames and vice versa. |
ns_addrbyhost address |
Returns the fully qualified domain name for given IP address expressed in dotted decimal format (e.g., 72.14.207.99). |
ns_hostbyaddr Ihostname |
Returns the dotted decimal address for a partial or fully qualified domain name (e.g., google.com). |
DNS, hostname, address |