GetReverseDNS(String,Int32) Method

Resolve the DNS name of a domain or ip address

Syntax

public string GetReverseDNS( 
   string hostNameOrAddress,
   int timeout
)

Parameters

hostNameOrAddress: the name to resolve
timeout: the timeout

Return Value

the resolved dns name

Exceptions

Exception	Description
System.Net.Sockets.SocketException	An exception stating "No such host is known" if the host name does not resolve.
System.ArgumentException	Value must be provided

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2

Reference

DnsManager Class
DnsManager Members
Overload List