lookup problem in dns

[Barry Margolin]

In article <38DE852A.C6FA0F80 at ATISnet.com>,
Ron Croonenberg  <R.Croonenberg at ATISnet.com> wrote:
>So does that mean if we can find it within our network, but nobody
>outside can ...it might be the domain isn't in the rootserver anymore. ?

Usually.

>How can I see in a root domain server if it is registered there ?

dig <domain> ns @a.root-servers.net

>I don't know for sure, but I have the impression that the domain I'm
>looking for doesn't exist anymore. However how can I confirm that ?
>(it's still in the WHOIS database.)

A common problem is that you've failed to pay the renewal fee.  Check
<https://payments.networksolutions.com>.

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