nslookup explanations
Various explanations for when using nslookup
nslookup interactive vs. non-interactive mode
nslookup can be used in two modes:
- An interactive mode
- A non-interactive mode
Interactive mode
To make a query in interactive mode, type in
nslookup and press Enter to activate the nslookup tool. You then type in the arguments for nslookup.
$ nslookup
Non-interactive mode
In the non-interactive mode, simply write your nslookup in one line:
$ nslookup my_domain_name