Mission 266

DNS hosts comparison

Compare resolver and hosts file context.

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Read resolver

Run cat /etc/resolv.conf.

cat /etc/resolv.conf
Read hosts

Run cat /etc/hosts.

cat /etc/hosts
Find nameserver

Run grep nameserver /etc/resolv.conf.

grep nameserver /etc/resolv.conf
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What to notice while you play.

Objective

Compare resolver and hosts file context.

Hint

Run the commands in order and compare the outputs.

Why it matters

Junior operators build confidence by gathering evidence before changing systems.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the inspection step.
  • Assuming one command tells the whole story.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

cat <file>

Print text file contents.

grep [-i] <text> <file>

Find literal text inside a file.

stat <path>

Show lab file details.