check_host Utility
If a CTE software installation fails during the certificate generation and exchange stage, use the check_host utility to list the network addresses for the host. The utility checks network interfaces, /etc/hosts, DNS, and so on, to compare, test, and evaluate possible addresses for the host, and weights them based upon their network efficiency. FQDNs are the most preferred and stand-alone IP addresses are the least preferred. Some applications, such as silent-mode installation, use check_host to determine the best host address to submit to the CipherTrust Manager during registration.
Run the check_host utility on a system that is hosting CTE to display available network host names, FQDNs, and IP numbers for the host.
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check_host Syntax
| Syntax | Description |
|---|---|
| -h | Print the best host name for this machine |
| -i | Print the best IP address |
| -a | Print all the host names and IP addresses |
| -s | The name of the server (optional hint) |
| -r | The name of the server for name resolution checks |
| -l | The name and port of the server for listening checks |
