how to get only ip address of host
 

hi,
my problem is when iam typing


a=host test.com
echo $a


output
test.com has address 17.108.43.86

now i want to print only address (17.108.43.86) and don't want to print this line [test.com has address] how to do this

Hi,

Sure looks like 'homework' to me.

Maybe you should review the LQ Rules;
Start out at items 4, 5 and 6 below.

Just a few links to aid you to gaining some understanding;

1. Linux Documentation Project
2. Rute Tutorial & Exposition
3. Linux Command Guide
4. Bash Beginners Guide
5. Bash Reference Manual
6. Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide
7. Linux Newbie Admin Guide
8. LinuxSelfHelp
9. Getting Started with Linux

:hattip:

The above links and others can be found at 'Slackware-Links'. More than just Slackware® links!

I won't give the full solution (because it does look like homework), but try the "read" command on the output from "host" in a script.

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