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A user reports that a recently updated internal web application still directs their browser to an obsolete IP address on their local client machine. In what order should a network technician perform the following steps to systematically troubleshoot and resolve this stale name resolution issue?

  1. 1Inspect the workstation's cached IP mappings using the local DNS resolver tool.
  2. 2Flush the workstation's DNS resolver cache to remove cached entries.
  3. 3Query the configured primary DNS server directly to verify it returns the correct updated IP address.
  4. 4Verify host reachability and service access using the updated IP address.

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The correct order of troubleshooting steps begins with inspecting the local DNS resolver cache, followed by flushing the local DNS cache, querying the primary DNS server directly, and finally verifying host connectivity.
Logical troubleshooting dictates examining local system state before making changes. First inspecting the local cache confirms if stale records exist. Flushing the cache then removes obsolete mappings. Querying the primary DNS server ensures the upstream infrastructure yields correct records. Finally, verifying network reachability confirms overall resolution.

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1
Inspect local DNS resolver cache
Determines whether an obsolete hostname-to-IP mapping is stored in the client cache.
Systematic troubleshooting requires gathering diagnostic evidence of local caching prior to modifying system state.
2
Flush the local DNS resolver cache
Removes stale DNS entries stored in local operating system memory.
Clearing the cache ensures subsequent host lookup attempts request fresh record data from DNS servers.
3
Query the primary DNS server directly
Validates that the upstream DNS server resolves the FQDN to the modern, expected IP address.
Direct queries test DNS server functionality independently from client-side local configuration files or caches.
4
Verify host reachability and service access
Confirms application traffic reaches the destination IP correctly.
Final testing validates that both name resolution and network transport are working as intended.

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