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BLADEOS 6.3 Command Reference
BMD00186-B, April 2010 Chapter 4: Configuration Commands
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Domain Name System Configuration
The Domain Name System (DNS) commands are used for defining the primary and secondary DNS
servers on your local network, and for setting the default domain name served by the switch
services. DNS parameters must be configured prior to using hostname parameters with the ping,
traceroute, and tftp commands.
Table 231 Domain Name Service Commands
Command Syntax and Usage
[no] ip dns primary-server <IP address>
You are prompted to set the IPv4 address for your primary DNS server, using dotted decimal
notation.
Command mode: Global configuration
[no] ip dns secondary-server <IP address>
You are prompted to set the IPv4 address for your secondary DNS server, using dotted
decimal notation. If the primary DNS server fails, the configured secondary will be used
instead.
Command mode: Global configuration
[no] ip dns domain-name <string>
Sets the default domain name used by the switch.
For example: mycompany.com
Command mode: Global configuration
show ip dns
Displays the current Domain Name System settings.
Command mode: All except User EXEC