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dnstracer: Start with a [s]pecific DNS that you already know.

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$ dnstracer -s ${dns-example-org} ${www-example-com}

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The command dnstracer -s ${dns-example-org} ${www-example-com} is used to trace the DNS (Domain Name System) lookup for the domain "www.example.com" using the DNS server specified by "${dns-example-org}".

Here's a breakdown of the command:

dnstracer is a command-line tool used to trace the DNS resolution process.
-s is an option that specifies the DNS server to be used for the lookup.
${dns-example-org} is a placeholder indicating the specific DNS server address (e.g., IP address) to be used. It should be replaced with the actual DNS server address. For example, if the DNS server for example.org is 8.8.8.8, you would replace ${dns-example-org} with 8.8.8.8. This option directs dnstracer to query the specified DNS server for the resolution process.
${www-example-com} is also a placeholder indicating the domain name to be traced. Replace it with the actual domain name you want to trace. For example, if you want to trace the DNS lookup for "www.example.com," you would replace ${www-example-com} with www.example.com.

Overall, this command allows you to perform a DNS trace for a specific domain using a specific DNS server. It's useful for troubleshooting or analyzing DNS resolution issues.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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