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DNS server, configure so a server can be known by two names?

I have a server which has a shared folder, I need to share this out, but I need to keep the server name private, what is the best way to do this, should I setup an entry in DNS with the new name and reference the IP address of the server, I tried this and setup a new host record, but when I ping the name I get no responce, the ip address is not found, do I have to setup other DNS entries to make this work?

If the dns solution works, am I correct in sayting that I will be able to ping the server by both names?

Or is there a better way to go about this?

Thanks
Steve

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When I setup the host record, I can ping, but when I go to reference the server by the new name \\townclerkdata I get a message "A duplicate name exists on network".

I am certain that this name is unique, but a created another name and receive the same message.

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Steve

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Yes, that is exactly what I was talking about. Follow the instructions in the 281308 article.