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nslookup: Query for ANY available records using TCP protocol.
$ nslookup -vc -type=ANY ${example-com}
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The command nslookup -vc -type=ANY ${example-com} is used to perform a DNS lookup for the specified domain name "example.com" with a few additional options:

  • nslookup: This command-line tool is used to query the DNS (Domain Name System) and get information about domain names.
  • -vc option: It enables the verbose output mode, providing more detailed information about the DNS lookup process.
  • -type=ANY option: It specifies the type of DNS record to look up. In this case, "ANY" is specified, which means retrieving all types of DNS records available for the given domain name.
  • ${example-com}: This is a placeholder for the actual domain name you want to look up. Replace it with the desired domain name, e.g., nslookup -vc -type=ANY google.com.

By running this command, you will obtain comprehensive information about the DNS records associated with the specified domain name.

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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