Jason Mott wrote:

> I have multiple DNS servers listed in my /etc/resolv.conf file.
> 
> However, it only uses the first one, and if it can't find it there it
> just stops with a fail.
> 
> It is my understanding that you can put multiple DNS servers there.
> Anyone know why this wouldn't work?

The resolver will only attempt to contact the second DNS server if it
gets no response at all from the first DNS server. If the first DNS
server responds (including a negative response), the resolver won't
attempt to contact the second DNS server.

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