How to flush the DNS cache in Windows and Linux

Case



You need to flush the DNS resolver service cache in your local operating system.





Solution



Follow instructions from the following KB (instructions for both Windows and Linux are provided): https://stefanos.cloud/kb/error-cannot-resolve-the-ssl-host-name-ssl-error-40-in-citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops/




https://stefanos.cloud/kb/how-to-flush-the-dns-cache-in-windows-and-linux/

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