dns
dns - DNS Configuration & Management
The dns module provides a simple interface for viewing current DNS settings, listing available DNS servers, and performing maintenance tasks like refreshing the system's DNS cache.
When to Activate
- When checking which DNS servers the system is currently using.
- When troubleshooting domain name resolution issues.
- When needing to flush/refresh the local DNS cache to pick up changes.
Core Principles & Rules
- Visibility: Consolidates DNS info into a single command (
current). - Maintenance: Use
refreshto clear cached name resolution data.
Patterns & Examples
View Configuration
# Show the current system DNS settings
x dns current
Refresh Cache
# Flush and refresh the system DNS cache
x dns refresh
List Available Servers
# List all configured DNS server addresses
x dns ls
Checklist
- Confirm if the user is investigating a resolution problem or just checking settings.
- Verify if a DNS cache flush is appropriate for the current issue.
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