Web Server in intranet?

Discussion in 'Apache' started by ahkip, Jul 24, 2006.

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    I have a small network in my company. Lately i set up a webserver. I can access with IP address. However, can i access it by host name, without setting up a DNS?
     
    ahkip, Jul 24, 2006 IP
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    It really does depend on the nature of your network and your web server. Your PC should be able to lookup the hostname via Windows File Sharing Protocol (SMB). Can you connect to it via a UNC address, e.g. \\hostname\ ?

    If your webserver is Linux based, you'll need to install and configure Samba. If you have a WINS server on your network, you can convince Samba to accounce the name of your webserver to it.

    Cheers, Cryo.
     
    Cryogenius, Jul 25, 2006 IP
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