A Brief Introduction to the DIG Tool (DNS Client)

In the article titled 'How to Use dig', author Jessamyn introduces the tool 'dig' as a valuable resource for analyzing and troubleshooting DNS issues. The Domain Name System (DNS) layer is crucial across the internet as it translates domain names into IP addresses, enabling web browsing. When we face issues accessing websites, 'dig' becomes an indispensable tool that allows for detailed examination of DNS queries. The article explains not only how to use 'dig' but also how to interpret its results. For instance, 'dig' can check which DNS servers responded to a query and what information was returned. This tool can be run in the terminal, making it accessible to any Unix/Linux user.