How do I use DNS for hostname resolution?

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How do I use DNS for hostname resolution?

In Solaris 2.x, this is easy: simply edit /etc/nsswitch.conf
and put "dns" before (or instead of) nis or nisplus on the line that begins
with "hosts:". For example, to look up hostnames first in the host
file and then in the DNS, use "hosts: files dns"

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