How to Test Your DNS Server on a 2000 Server
The domain name service (DNS) translates the friendly domain names entered into your browser to IP addresses. The IP address for a domain is the virtual location for the server where you connect and view a website. Configured DNS servers on a Windows 2000 machine provide it with the translation services for domain name resolution. You can quickly check your DNS server on the Windows 2000 machine to ensure that the service is working properly.
Instructions
Difficulty:
Step 1
Click the "Start" button in your Windows taskbar. Select "Run" and enter "cmd" into the textbox. Click "OK" to open the Windows command line.
Step 2
Type "nslookup" into the command prompt and press "Enter." This lists your server's default DNS server, so you can verify that it is configured on the machine.
Step 3
Type "ping -a domain.com" into the command prompt and press "Enter." Replace "domain.com" with any domain on the Internet. You can also use your personal website or blog. This tests the DNS server on the Windows 2000 machine to ensure it is resolving friendly domain names to IP addresses.
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Article Written By Jim Campbell
Jim Campbell has been a computer engineer for over five years. He excels in hardware repair, computer programming and troubleshooting, and software design. He is currently attending Florida Atlantic University, pursuing a master's degree in computer and electrical engineering and fine-tuning his technical writing abilities.