Objective 4.1: Identify and Troubleshoot Name Resolution Problems

Name resolution is the process that allows network and Internet users to access resources by their name instead of their Internet Protocol (IP) address. The name used might be (among other things) a computer name, server name, printer name, or fully qualified domain name (FQDN). Without name resolution, users would be forced to remember the IP addresses of each resource on the network or on the Internet.

As a DST, you must be able to determine when a lack of connectivity is the result of name resolution issues. You should be able to use the tools in Windows XP to configure and troubleshoot name resolution problems with client computers.