To enable the DNS resolver client on Solaris, follow these steps,
- Change the line in the file /etc/nsswitch.conf that reads “hosts: files” to
hosts: dns files
- Add the following line to the file /etc/resolv.conf. If the file doesnt exsist, create one.
nameserver [DNS IP]
Rick Donato is a Network Automation Architect/Evangelist and the founder of Packet Coders.
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