How to get the alias,when we have the IP. - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

preethgideon · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-2007

Hi,
I have to set up a printer in the system.Generally the alias is given like sdclbl1 etc.So when I ping i get the IP address.

This time they have provided the IP adress.Is there any way to find the alias from this.Ping did not give the alias.

Thanks and Regards,
Gideon.

dam294 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007

Assuming you have a DNS server somewhere on your network

nslookup ipaddress

preethgideon · #3 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007

Thank you very much.
Actually I had checked in the /etc/hosts.But did not find the entry.But was able to ping to the printer.Strange !!
So wanted to look for any other possible way.

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