How to Use the dig Command in Linux | DNS Lookup Tutorial

If you want to fetch DNS records, the dig command is one tool you can use to do just that. In this video, Jay will give you examples of the command in action. This video is part of the "Linux Crash Course" series, which teaches you every important Linux-related command and concept - one video at a time! *🐧 Linux Support and Consulting* Receive assistance with your Linux-related project or get help with troubleshooting. Find out more ➜ http://learnlinux.link/help *🕑TIME CODES* 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Important considerations for the dig command 03:06 - Getting access to the dig command 03:43 - Fetching A Records with the dig command 05:33 - Querying MX Records with the dig command 06:49 - Showing TXT records with the dig command 07:31 - Fetching names servers for a domain with the dig command 08:12 - Get yourself some awesome Linux swag 09:09 - Using a specific name server with the dig command 10:16 - Viewing short output with the dig command 11:10 - Checking TTL values with the dig command *🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • Linux Essentials (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *📘 FAQ* • What is a "Distribution" of Linux? ➜ https://linux.video/what-is-a-distro • What is a "Desktop Environment"? ➜ https://linux.video/desktop-environment • Which Server Distro should I use? ➜ https://linux.video/which-server-distro • How do I create USB install media? ➜ https://linux.video/install-media • How do I connect to a server via SSH? ➜ https://linux.video/use-ssh • How do I use apt? ➜ https://linux.video/apt • How do I use dnf? ➜ https://linux.video/dnf • How do I install Arch Linux? ➜ https://linux.video/install-arch • How do I configure SSH? https://linux.video/ssh-server • How do I install updates? ➜ https://linux.video/updates • How do I secure my Linux Server? ➜ https://linux.video/every-server *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance *⚠️ Disclaimer* Learn Linux TV provides technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). Learn Linux TV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. Always make sure you have written permission before working with any infrastructure and that you are compliant with all company rules, change control procedures, and local laws. #LinuxTutorial #DevOps #Linux