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adds a terminating period and then queries DNS using that name.

However, if you enter a single-label, unqualified name, or a multiple-label, unqualified name, and the name fails to resolve as an FQDN, the resolver systematically appends different DNS suffixes to the name that you entered, adding periods to make them FQDNs. The resolver then resubmits the name to DNS.

If you have not entered a domain suffix search list, the DNS resolver appends the following names:

1.The primary DNS suffix.

2.If the DNS suffix does not successfully resolve after you enter the DNS name, the resolver appends each connection-specific DNS suffix.

This suffix can be dynamically assigned by the DHCP server. You can also specify suffixes on the

DNS tab in the Global Network Settings. From the primary menu bar, select Network Setup, then click Global Network Settings.

If DNS name resolution is still unsuccessful, the DNS resolver devolves the FQDN by appending the parent suffix of the primary DNS suffix name, and the parent of that suffix, and so on, until only two labels are left

On the other hand, if you have entered a list of specific DNS suffixes, both the primary DNS suffix and the connection-specific domain name are ignored. In such a case, neither is appended to the host name before the FQDN are submitted to DNS. Instead, the resolver appends each suffix from the search list in order, and then submits the name to the DNS server until the resolver finds a match or reaches the end of the list. For example, if you enter the name client, and the primary DNS suffix is eu.reskit.com, the resolver will first try client.eu.reskit.com, and then client.reskit.com.

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