At IU, how do I configure my Unix workstation's DNS settings?

For most Unix workstations at Indiana University, you can configure your DNS settings by editing your /etc/resolv.conf file.

The following sample file works well at IU Bloomington: domain department.indiana.edu search department.indiana.edu ucs.indiana.edu indiana.edu iu.edu nameserver 129.79.1.1 # ns.indiana.edu

The following sample file works well at IUPUI: domain department.iupui.edu search department.iupui.edu ucs.indiana.edu iupui.edu iu.edu nameserver 134.68.1.9 # ns.iupui.edu

Replace department with your department's domain name.

Entering your department's domain name in the search line allows you to resolve hostnames in your own department (e.g., bio.indiana.edu, chem.iupui.edu, or music.indiana.edu). If you are not a member of a particular department, you may wish to omit that entry. Also, many Unix workstations allow only five domains on the search line.

At Indiana University, to get support for personal or departmental Linux or Unix systems, see At IU, how do I get support for Linux or Unix?

Also see:

• In Unix, how can I find out the domain name associated with an IP number?