Nslookup: root

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Nslookup: root

Changes the default server to the server for the root of the Domain Name System (DNS) domain name space.

Syntax

root

Parameters
  • { help| ?}
    Displays a short summary of nslookup subcommands.
Remarks
  • Currently, the ns.nic.ddn.mil name server is used. This command is a synonym for lserver ns.nic.ddn.mil. You can change the name of the root server with the set root command.

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Command-line reference A-Z
Command shell overview
Nslookup subcommands
Nslookup
Nslookup: set root