domainname for non networked computer

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I have to install the Microsoft LoopBack Adapter, because the software that I
am
trying to install, ( Oracle 10g ) requires it. Initally, my primary IP
address is DHCP-assigned. I have one computer that is not connected to any
other computer. During the loading of WinXP Pro, I was asked if I wanted to
join a domain, and I answered 'no', and I named my workgroup 'Workgroup'.

I am currently running with WinXP Pro sp1.

One of the requirements for loading Oracle, according to Oracle
documentation, is that after I set the LoopBack Adapter as my primary IP
address, I have to add some data to my hosts file. ( The hosts file at
C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc ).

This file currently reads simply:
127.0.0.1 localhost

According to Oracle, I have to add the following (after the localhost line):

IP_address hostname.domainname hostname

My problem, finally, is that I don't have a domainname. Because I opted not
to
join one, when I initally loaded WinXP Pro.

Any ideas that would help me out are appreciated.
( This is not the only change I have to make to my computer, but this
particular
requirement has me stumped. )
 
Hi,
I was asked if I wanted to join a domain, and I answered
'no', and I named my workgroup 'Workgroup'.
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That was the right thing to do.
According to Oracle, I have to add the following (after the localhost
line):
IP_address hostname.domainname hostname
My problem, finally, is that I don't have a domainname. Because I
opted not to join one, when I initally loaded WinXP Pro.
Click to expand...

Assuming this is actually necessary -- I think you may be following generic
instructions too literally -- you should be able to fully satisfy this
requirement by giving your computer a DNS suffix. Go to Control Panel,
System properties, Computer Name. Click the "Change" button. Do not try to
join a domain on the next page (you don't have that kind of a domain).
Instead, click "More..." button to move on to the next page. Enter
something like "localdomain" (without quotes) in the DNS suffix box and use
the same for the "domainname" part in the hosts file.
 
I don't run Oracle, but they are probably referring to the DNS Suffix, which
in your case, does not exist since you are running in a workgroup. Did you
try just placing the Hostname without the 'domainname'?

BTW: if you do not have a Domain Controller, you cannot join a domain
regardless.

FE
Wm P
 
Domains apply to windows server - you can join a domain running windows xp
professional but you would need to have a server running windows server
2000/2003
 
This worked for me, thanks very much.

Chris Priede said:
Hi,


That was the right thing to do.


Assuming this is actually necessary -- I think you may be following generic
instructions too literally -- you should be able to fully satisfy this
requirement by giving your computer a DNS suffix. Go to Control Panel,
System properties, Computer Name. Click the "Change" button. Do not try to
join a domain on the next page (you don't have that kind of a domain).
Instead, click "More..." button to move on to the next page. Enter
something like "localdomain" (without quotes) in the DNS suffix box and use
the same for the "domainname" part in the hosts file.
Click to expand...
 
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