How to setup nslookups, queries using /etc/hosts as the default
 

Hello,

I am trying to setup so my server uses /etc/hosts as the default lookup method before DNS. I've changed /etc/nsswitch.conf (files dns) order but it doesn't work. Any other ideas?

thanks.

dns with hosts.conf
 

Hi,
when I get you right you are looking for
/etc/hosts.conf

Insert or uncomment the entry

server=local,bind

This statements specifies a server program that inquires for a name or address to first look into /etc/hosts and then use NIS bind.

cheers

Martin

host.conf
 

Thanks. I added this to the host.conf, it now looks like this:
Do I need to reboot or reread these files as it still looks at DNS first.
order hosts,bind
server=local,bind

I doubt that u can force nslookup to use /etc/hosts file. dig can i think . or try "getent" which is used to read diff DB like passwd and hosts.. but lets say what experts needs to say

nslookup performs its own resolving, and does not/will not uses /etc/hosts.

Also learn about /etc/nsswitch.conf