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A DNS server has the IP address 192.168.0.1. Which TWO of the following need to be done on a client machine to use this DNS server?

The correct answer is A. Add nameserver 192.168.0.1 to /etc/resolv.conf. D. Ensure that the dns service is listed in the hosts entry in the /etc/nsswitch.conf file. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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A DNS server has the IP address 192.168.0.1. Which TWO of the following need to be done on a client machine to use this DNS server?

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  • AAdd nameserver 192.168.0.1 to /etc/resolv.conf.
  • BRun route add nameserver 192.168.0.1.
  • CRun ifconfig eth0 nameserver 192.168.0.1.
  • DEnsure that the dns service is listed in the hosts entry in the /etc/nsswitch.conf file.
  • ERun bind add nameserver 192.168.0.1.

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