changing DNS entries in /etc/resolv.conf (HP-UX)

[GSB_3]

Hi,

I want to change my DNS entires in /etc/resolv.conf in HP-UX box. Please tell me whether I need to reboot the server after changing these entries or any other way to update it without rebooting the box.

Thanks in advance
GSB

[John Payne_2 · Accepted solution]

There shouldn't be a need to reboot your machine. Most everything calls the resolver that hits the file, there is nothing to refresh, it just reads the thing.

I've had a number of situations, generally during installations and a few minor wierd cases where the /etc/resolv.conf file was wrong. Simply editing it fixed the problems at hand.

Hope it helps
John

[Rasheed Tamton]

Hi,

Unlike on Solaris - you do not have to do anything. Just update the file. The resolver will automatically read it.

Regards,
Rasheed Tamton.

[mavrick]

Hi,

After updating the resolv.conf you can test
your dns resolving by the comand

nslookup

THNAKS..

[mavrick]

Hi,

After updating the resolv.conf you can test
your dns resolving by the comand

nslookup

thanks....