The NSLookup MS-DOS Command

The NSLookup command is a standard MS-DOS command that enables an administrator to query a Domain Name System (DNS) server to find DNS details.

The NSLookup MS-DOS command window displays two sections. The first section specifies the server name and IP address of the host server and the second section is the endpoints' DNS server name and IP address.

• Host
  • Server: Example.Company.Demo
  • Address: 19.19.195.19
• Endpoint
  • Name: Example.Endpoint.Demo
  • Address: 10.10.0.10

Accessing the NSLookup MS-DOS Command

Accessing the NSLOOKUP MS-DOS administrative tool displays the host server name and IP address and also the endpoints' Domain Name System (DNS) server name and IP address.

Prerequisites:

• The local computer must have network access to the endpoint computer.
• The Ivanti Remote Systems Management plug-in must be installed on the local computer. For additional information, refer to Installing the Remote Systems Management Plug-In.
• The endpoint must be turned on.
• The endpoint must have a supported operating system. For additional information, refer to Managed Operating Systems.

1. Select Manage > Endpoints.
   The Endpoints page displays.
2. Click the desired Name link to open the Endpoint Details page.
   The Endpoint Details page displays with the Information tab selected by default.
3. Click Manage Remotely > Launch NSLookup.
   The Command Prompt window opens.