Network Testing - I manage a large Internet Data center and many times we need to set up test machines or set up development servers for our customers applications. When connecting to these development or test machines, you can use the HOSTS file to test these machines as if they were the real thing and not a development server. As an example, lets say that you had a domain name for a development computer called development. When testing this server you want to make sure it operates correctly if people reference it as the true web server domain name, www.
Since if you change www. Now when you connect to www. This is because your computer no longer has to ask a DNS server for the IP address and wait to receive it's response, but instead can quickly query a local file.
Keep in mind that this method is not advised as there is no guarantee that the IP address you have for that domain name will always stay the same. Therefore if the web site owner decides to change their IP address you will no longer be able to connect.
By adding large lists of known ad network and Spyware sites into your hosts file and mapping the domain names to the This has two benefits; one being that it can make your browsing speed up as you no longer have to wait while you download ads from ad network sites and because your browsing will be more secure as you will not be able to reach known malicious sites.
NOTE: It is important to note that there have been complaints of system slowdowns when using a large hosts file. This service is unnecessary and can be disabled. There are HOSTs file that are already made that you can download which contain a large list of known ads servers, banner sites, sites that give tracking cookies, contain web bugs, or infect you with hijackers.
Listed below are web sites that produce these types of hosts files:. If you choose to download these files, please backup your original by renaming it to hosts. If this bothers you, you can use the program eDexter to fill in the image with one on your local machine such as a clear image or any other one for that matter.
This removes the empty boxes and is quick because the replacement image is loaded off of your hard drive. You can then use this database to scan for duplicates and to manage the entries.
It is a program that is definitely worth checking out if you plan on using the HOSTS file extensively. It is also important that you use its ability to block malicious programs as discussed above to make your computing environment more secure. As always if you have any comments, questions or suggestions about this tutorial please do not hesitate to tell us in the computer help forums.
Warned about potential slow downs caused by large hosts files and how to fix that. Updated information that changing the hosts file to read only may not stop hijackers from changing information. Added info about hostess host file manager and - Thanks to CalamityKen.
In this tutorial we will discuss the concept of Ports and how they work with IP addresses. Host Names Before we look at the host file itself it is important to understand host names.
On a windows network all machines have a name computer or host name , and an address IP Address On a windows network the computer name is also called the host name. To make using it easier make it something meaningful and short. I use WS1 workstation 1 etc. Note: All computer names on a windows network must be unique. Windows and Linux You could also use the ipconfig windows and ifconfig Linux commands.
When is The Hosts File Used? When you enter a network name into a browser bar,command line etc as shown in the simple ping command line below: The computer must first resolve this name into an IP address. Most systems will have several ways of doing this, and they will do it in a particular order. Please rate? And use Comments to let me know more. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
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Now, to setup the domains in the Xperience administrator interface, go to the License keys application and add license keys for the domain names you want to use for your sites those domains that were added to the hosts file.
The final step is to add the domain name to the site settings in the Sites application in Xperience. After this, you can run the sites at the same time and access them under different domain names on your local computer or server.
Running multiple sites on a single domain in Subfolders - Portal Engine only. Setting up multiple websites - Portal Engine only. Hi, I am the Technical support leader at Kentico.
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