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Hello,

What is the proper usage for the 'host' command.
I tried > host -l

http://www.myhostman.com

not found:5 refused transfer failed

If this is correct what does the error message mean?
Or what would the correct syntax be.

thks

 

[pmkincaid]

What are you trying to find out? Look at 'man host' for the usage. 'host -l xxxxx' will attempt to perform a zone transfer, which most sites will not allow. If you are looking at detailed information about a site without the actual zone transfer -- take a look at dig or nslookup.

Hope this helps,
Paul

 

[rninja]

try host -a

http://www.mysite.com

Hope this helps !!!

Rninja