Nslookup /root

Updated: April 17, 2012

Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

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

Syntax

root 

Parameters

Parameter Description

{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.

Additional references

Command-Line Syntax Key

Nslookup /set root