December 9th, 2013

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Resolve DNS Names

Doctor Scripto
Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find IP addresses for DNS names.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I use Windows PowerShell to resolve a DNS name to an IP address?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer With Windows PowerShell 4.0 in Windows 8.1, use the Resolve-DnsName command,
          and then select the IP4address from the results:

(Resolve-DnsName www.microsoft.com).ip4address

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Scripting
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PowerTipScripting Guy!Windows PowerShell

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