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A server name does not answer but its IP address works

IP access works, but the DNS name fails

TopicIT troubleshooting → About 1 min read

IP access works, but the DNS name fails.

Probable causes

  • Absent or incorrect DNS recording
  • DNS client misconfigured
  • Out-of-date DNS cache
  • Invalid DNS Suffix
  • Incomplete DNS replication

Verifications.

  1. Test resolution — Run ns. or Resolve-Dns.
  2. Control the DNS of the post — Check for the Well-DnsClientServerAddress….
  3. Empty Local Cache…. — Use ipconfig /flushdns….
  4. Compare multiple DNS…. — Ask a specific DNS server if necessary….

Solutions…

  • Fix or create the, record DNS…
  • Configure DNS vouchers on the post/DHCP….
  • Correct the DNS suffix or area concerned….
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