When I make changes to dhclient.conf such as modifying the DNS search path (so that the changes don't get lost on reboot or DHCP renews), how do I regenerate /etc/resolv.conf? That page suggests dhclient -r; dhclient which releases the address, thus disrupting my connection and preventing me from reaching the host again. Is there another way of doing this? Thanks.
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Just use your favorite editor to edit /etc/resolv.conf (or /run/resolvconf/resolv.conf if you are running Ubuntu 12.04 or later with resolvconf active).
After a reboot or an interface downup cycle, resolv.conf should be correctly regenerated so that you can reconnect. If that isn't the case then you have another problem.
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