Name

mDNSResponder

Synopsis

mDNSResponder [-d]

Description

The server for Rendezvous multicast DNS (mDNS). mDNSResponder is started by the mDNSResponder startup item, creates a PID file in /var/run/, and responds to TERM and INT signals by quitting cleanly.

Options/Usage

-d

Runs in debug mode, preventing daemonization, although it doesn’t appear to be particularly useful in this state.

Location

/usr/sbin

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