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Setting a Static Host Entry in Linux

In this lab, you will be setting up a static host entry that points to the private IP address for a web server.

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Level
Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 15m
Published
Clock icon Sep 10, 2021

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Add a Static Host Alias

    Add a static host alias named 'web-guru' on the client system. The alias should point to the private IP address of the 'web' server.

  2. Challenge

    Verify the Static Host Entry

    Verify that the new host alias is working and you are able to access the web server by using the alias 'web-guru'.

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