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Nslookup: set type
Changes the resource record type for the query.
Syntax
set ty[pe]=ResourceRecordType
Parameters
ResourceRecordType : Specifies a DNS resource record type. The default resource record type is A. The following table lists the valid values for this command.
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Value |
Description |
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A |
Specifies a computer's IP address. |
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ANY |
Specifies all types of data. |
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CNAME |
Specifies a canonical name for an alias. |
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GID |
Specifies a group identifier of a group name. |
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HINFO |
Specifies a computer's CPU and type of operating system. |
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MB |
Specifies a mailbox domain name. |
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MG |
Specifies a mail group member. |
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MINFO |
Specifies mailbox or mail list information. |
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MR |
Specifies the mail rename domain name. |
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MX |
Specifies the mail exchanger. |
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NS |
Specifies a DNS name server for the named zone. |
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PTR |
Specifies a computer name if the query is an IP address; otherwise, specifies the pointer to other information. |
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SOA |
Specifies the start-of-authority for a DNS zone. |
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TXT |
Specifies the text information. |
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UID |
Specifies the user identifier. |
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UINFO |
Specifies the user information. |
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WKS |
Describes a well-known service. |
{ help | ? } : Displays a short summary of nslookup subcommands.
Remarks
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The set type command performs the same function as the set querytype command.
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For more information about resource record types, see Request For Comment (RFC) 1035.
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