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    Gather Debug Output about DHCP
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    DNS Overview

    DNS

    Domain Name System (DNS) is a protocol that translates (resolves) a user-friendly domain name, such as www.paloaltonetworks.com, to an IP address so that users can access computers, websites, services, or other resources on the internet or private networks.
    • DNS Overview
    • DNS Proxy Object
    • DNS Server Profile
    • Multi-Tenant DNS Deployments
    • Configure a DNS Proxy Object
    • Configure a DNS Server Profile
    • Use Case 1: Firewall Requires DNS Resolution
    • Use Case 2: ISP Tenant Uses DNS Proxy to Handle DNS Resolution for Security Policies, Reporting, and Services within its Virtual System
    • Use Case 3: Firewall Acts as DNS Proxy Between Client and Server
    • DNS Proxy Rule and FQDN Matching

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