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aws-route53:tldr:720c5
The command "aws route53 list-hosted-zones" is used to list all the hosted zones configured in Amazon Route 53.
Amazon Route 53 is a scalable and highly available Domain Name System (DNS) web service. It is used to route internet traffic to various resources, such as websites or web applications, based on the domain name requested.
When you run the "aws route53 list-hosted-zones" command, it queries the AWS Route 53 service and retrieves a list of all the hosted zones associated with your AWS account. A hosted zone is a collection of records that define how domain names are mapped to their corresponding IP addresses or other resources.
The output of the command will include details about each hosted zone, such as the ID, name, and the number of resource record sets associated with it. This can be useful for managing and troubleshooting your DNS configurations in Amazon Route 53.