On Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:55:19 -0700, Salman wrote:

> I dont have access to the Server now. but i am sure that the entries in
> /etc/nsswitch.conf will be
>
> hosts: files dns
>
> as default , i didnt change it.

That is not the default. Copy /etc/nsswitch.dns over /etc/nsswitch.conf
to get what you need. Then ensure that your hosts files are populated
and correct and that /etc/resolv.conf contains the correct nameserver
entry.

> just wanted to know if anyone face such problem ever ?

Many times.

> and how critical it is ?

Depends on how critically you need to resolve names and addresses.