Unable to resolve hostname
Hi,
My system has Windows XP SP3 and ISA 2004 Client, ESET NOD32 Antivirus, and I am trying to connect to my local server which has Window Server 2003 and ISA Server 2004. When try to connect it or ping it using IP address it works fine, but when i try to ping or connect it using its name, it give me error 'unable to resolve host name', I can use internet through browser but my msn messenger and ftp softwares (cuteftp, dreamweaver) also gives me same error (unable to resolve hostname).
Can any one help me?
My system has Windows XP SP3 and ISA 2004 Client, ESET NOD32 Antivirus, and I am trying to connect to my local server which has Window Server 2003 and ISA Server 2004. When try to connect it or ping it using IP address it works fine, but when i try to ping or connect it using its name, it give me error 'unable to resolve host name', I can use internet through browser but my msn messenger and ftp softwares (cuteftp, dreamweaver) also gives me same error (unable to resolve hostname).
Can any one help me?
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I tried all above things but of no use.
Did you try amending the hosts file?
ASKER
Which host file?
The one that can be found here:-
c:windows -> system32 -> drivers -> etc -> hosts
if you open it with notepad you will be able to add an ip like previous entries and also add the domain name for example, this is a quick fix so please bear that in mind.
c:windows -> system32 -> drivers -> etc -> hosts
if you open it with notepad you will be able to add an ip like previous entries and also add the domain name for example, this is a quick fix so please bear that in mind.
Try to do this on the PC which the domain name is not resolving.
Cheers
Michael
Cheers
Michael
ASKER
I did this, Now i can ping the server but cannot locate it on the network, also i am still not about to run my messenger and connect to my ftp host.
ASKER
And if I use the server IP address into my ftp software, it says 'Server unreachable'
If you have entered the IP of the server and have specified the servername within the hosts file, like it is setup for the local host then you should then be able to connect to your server via IP or domain name resolution.
Did you wanna send me a copy of the hosts file?
Did you wanna send me a copy of the hosts file?
Have you cleared the DNS cache on your servers?
ASKER
Yea, I cleared DNS Cache, add host name, but still the server is unreachable. Also when i try to ping my PC from the server it gives same error there 'host unreachable;
ASKER
I got it work. The problem was due to Nod 32 Firewall.
Cheers
Michael