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Symptom & Impact
Hosts cannot resolve domain names, breaking package updates and service dependencies.
Environment & Reproduction
Often triggered by mixed resolver management between NetworkManager and custom resolv.conf.
Root Cause Analysis
Resolver stub, upstream DNS, or symlinked resolv.conf state is inconsistent.
Quick Triage
Check local resolver health and direct upstream query behavior.
Step-by-Step Diagnosis
Review resolved logs and interface-level DNS assignments.
Solution – Primary Fix
Restore correct resolv.conf symlink and configure reliable upstream DNS servers.
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Solution – Alternative Approaches
Disable systemd-resolved and manage static resolver config where policy requires.
Verification & Acceptance Criteria
DNS queries succeed consistently via host resolver.
Rollback Plan
Restore previous resolved.conf and resolv.conf snapshots if service discovery regresses.
Prevention & Hardening
Standardize one resolver stack and monitor DNS latency/error rates.
Related Errors & Cross-Refs
Temporary failure in name resolution, failed to resolve host.
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References & Further Reading
systemd-resolved and Debian networking documentation.
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