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How to change the DNS setting?

Dec 192009

How to change the DNS setting?

Answer:

1. Edit the /etc/resolv.conf file, assume Debian/Ubuntu

sudo vi /etc/resolv.conf

2. Add or replace, e.g. using Google Public DNS servers

nameserver 8.8.8.8 nameserver 8.8.4.4

3. Done.

Dec 182009

Safely reboot a Linux server?

Answer: Use the following command:

shutdown -r now