DevLeague Coding Bootcamp
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NSlookup...to the sky!
Making use of the nslookup and host utilities in the context of information gathering
What is NSLOOKUP?
The nslookup utility is a common command line utility that is installed by default in most operating systems.
NSLOOKUP interactive mode
The nslookup utility is a common command line utility that is installed by default in most operating systems.
What is host?
The host is a similar tool to nslookup that doesn't run in interactive mode but can still retrieve DNS records, initiate zone transfers and more.
$ host -t a target.devleague.com
$ host -t ns target.devleague.com$ host -l target.devleague.com ns.targethosting.comDNS Record Query
DNS Zone Transfer
When do we use NSLOOKUP?
- To test the ability for one machine to test proper network configuration
The nslookup utility can be used in the following common scenarios:
basic nslookup USAGE
Windows/Mac/Linux
$ ping target.devleague.comThe most basic usage of nslookup is
Security measures
Resources
Nslookup To The Sky
By DevLeague Coding Bootcamp
Nslookup To The Sky
Introduction to the use of the ping utility in information gathering
