Tag Archives: DNS

What is a domain name and why do I need one?

A domain name is used as an easy way to locate you and your business on the Internet. Typically a domain name will look something like this: my-business.com.

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How to clear the DNS cache on RedHat Linux?

To clear the DNS cache on RedHat Linux, open a terminal window and type: service named restart (You need to be root.)

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How to clear the DNS cache on Mac OSX 10.5?

To clear the DNS cache on Mac OS X (10.5), open a terminal window and type: dscacheutil -flushcache

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How to clear the DNS cache on Windows?

To clear the DNS cache on windows, you can either reboot, or open a DOS window, and run: ipconfig /flushdns

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