Case
DNS: Hostname not resolving
DNS record validation using dig and multiple resolvers to confirm correct routing.
Case Summary
- ProblemHostname returns NXDOMAIN or points to the wrong target, causing the site to be unreachable.
- SolutionCorrect the DNS record (A/CNAME), then verify with multiple resolvers until consistent.
- Toolsdig · nslookup · public resolvers
- OutcomeHostname resolves to the correct target and traffic reaches the service.
Commands used (examples)
kubectl get pods -n <ns>kubectl describe pod <pod> -n <ns>kubectl logs <pod> -n <ns> --previouskubectl get events -n <ns> --sort-by=.lastTimestamp | tailsystemctl status <service> --no-pagerjournalctl -u <service> -n 200 --no-pager