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Ip to name<br />
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10.20.2.1 &nbsp; &nbsp; server1.local<br />

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Ip to name

10.20.2.1     server1.local


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Firebar,<br />
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Makes good sense. &nbsp;Thanks.<br />
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jdana
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Firebar,

Makes good sense.  Thanks.

jdana

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When entering a IP/Host combo into the HOSTS file, which entry format is correct, the FQDN or the host name?<br />
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Is this correct?<br />
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10.20.2.1 &nbsp; &nbsp; server1.local<br />
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Or, is this correct? <br />
<br />
10.20.2.1 &nbsp; &nbsp; server1<br />
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When entering a IP/Host combo into the HOSTS file, which entry format is correct, the FQDN or the host name?

Is this correct?

10.20.2.1     server1.local

Or, is this correct? 

10.20.2.1     server1




HOSTS File - FQDN or simply host name?

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