Dear Vaibhav,

As far I know, For example if U add this in /etc/resolv.conf

search redhat.com

it would mean that when U want to place a query like

ping mail.redhat.com

due to the addition of the search keyword in resov.conf

U could just type

ping mail

it would automatically ping

mail.redhat.com

Due to the ' search ' keyword it appends queried hostname to the domain mentioned next to search to every query U make

Correct me If I am wrong ...

Always waiting to upgrade myself ..

Hope I am of some Help

Regards,

Shailesh

Vaibahv wrote : --------------------------------------------------- Hi All,

This sure is a too fundamental a question, and I could not get an understandable answer, hence I am seeking help here.

What is the meaning of "search foo.com" & "domain foo.com" in resolv.conf

resolv.conf contains a list of NS <as provided by ISPs> which will do domain to IP lookup... so then what will searched on foo.com ??

Diff. betwee search foo.com & domains foo.com

Trying to set my fundas correct... No flames pls.

Thank you. Vai

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