How do I verify that the MySQL client can resolve the server's hostname?

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How do I verify that the MySQL client can resolve the server's hostname?
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To verify hostname resolution, try using the `ping` command on the client machine, followed by the server's hostname. If the `ping` command fails, it indicates a DNS resolution issue. You can also use `nslookup` or `dig` to query DNS servers for the hostname.