What command would you use to verify the domain name resolution for a specific server?

The command that is used to verify domain name resolution for a specific server is nslookup. This tool queries the Domain Name System (DNS) to obtain the mapping between the domain name and its corresponding IP address. When you run nslookup followed by a domain name, it accesses DNS servers to resolve that name into its numeric IP format, allowing you to see if the domain is properly resolved.

This is particularly useful for troubleshooting connectivity issues related to domain names. For example, if a website is not accessible by its domain name, using nslookup can help determine if the DNS resolution is working correctly. If you receive an IP address in response, it indicates the domain name is resolving correctly.

In contrast, ipconfig is primarily used for checking and releasing or renewing IP address configurations on a local machine, but it does not query DNS directly. The ping command is used to check the connectivity to a specified server but does not provide detailed DNS resolution information; it simply relies on successful name resolution to function. Similarly, tracert (or traceroute) is used to map the path packets take to reach a specific destination but does not directly work with domain name resolution.