Problem
A hosts file is a file that allows a user to force a particular computer name (hostname) to be associated with a particular IP address. With proper DNS settings, there would be 1 computer name associated with 1 IP address, but due to various situations, there may be a reason to force a different IP address for a particular name.
Solution
The following steps go over how to modify the hosts file:
- Open up Notepad as Administrator (Right-click on Notepad to select "Run as Administrator")
- Go to File > Open and navigate to: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
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Below the # symbol at the bottom, type in the desired IP address, hit the Tab button, and type the computer name of the server.
- Now that the IP address and server name have been inserted into the hosts file, save and try a ping test to the server name in Command Prompt. Verify that the reply shows the IP address that was typed in.
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