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9.2.8.5 Localhost issues

When a localhost isn't 127.0.0.1, try the following:

  • DNS:

    There is probably no record for localhost. A 127.0.0.1. Arrange to add one, and a reverse entry, 1.0.0.127.IN-ADDR.ARPA PTR 127.0.0.1.

  • Broadcast/WINS:

    Not applicable.

  • NIS:

    If localhost isn't in the table, add it.

  • NIS+:

    If localhost isn't in the table, add it.

  • hosts:

    Add a line is the hosts file that says 127.0.0.1 localhost

  • LMHOSTS:

    Not applicable.

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