Linux Networking: DNS, HTTP, and TLS Testing/Query through systemd-resolved

Resolve a domain using resolvectl.

Section: DNS Resolution

Query through systemd-resolved

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resolvectl query example.com
Explanation

Resolve a domain using resolvectl.

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