Hosts file

[Guest]

I would like to edit my hosts file on my Windows XP Pro computer. I would
like to specify the ip address, computer name, and I would also like to let
the computer know that this computer is a domain controller. Can someone give
me an example of the entry I would add to the hosts file?

I also have another question. Ok here's the situation. I have 2 routers, 1
server, and a few work stations. I have a cable modem internet connection
too. My workstations sit behind both routers. My server (webserver &
domaincontroller) only sits behind 1 of the routers. My question is...Is this
unsafe to have a domain controller sitting out there only behind 1 firewall?
Is there a better way (more secure) way I can set this up without having to
buy an additional server?

 

[Chuck]

I would like to edit my hosts file on my Windows XP Pro computer. I would
like to specify the ip address, computer name, and I would also like to let
the computer know that this computer is a domain controller. Can someone give
me an example of the entry I would add to the hosts file?

The Hosts file is simply used to resolve computer name to ip address. Its
entries are formatted as:
Computername IPaddress

<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/local-name-and-address-resolution-on.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/local-name-and-address-resolution-on.html

If, and only if, you're using DNS for local name resolution, you can use this to
resolve local identities. But you have no way of identifying domain controllers
as such.

I also have another question. Ok here's the situation. I have 2 routers, 1
server, and a few work stations. I have a cable modem internet connection
too. My workstations sit behind both routers. My server (webserver &
domaincontroller) only sits behind 1 of the routers. My question is...Is this
unsafe to have a domain controller sitting out there only behind 1 firewall?
Is there a better way (more secure) way I can set this up without having to
buy an additional server?

Are these two physically separate networks, with your workstation bridging the
two? A more detailed picture might be a good idea here.