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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

Beginner

Duration

15m

Published

Sep 10, 2021

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.
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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A Cloud Guru

The Cloud Content team comprises subject matter experts hyper focused on services offered by the leading cloud vendors (AWS, GCP, and Azure), as well as cloud-related technologies such as Linux and DevOps. The team is thrilled to share their knowledge to help you build modern tech solutions from the ground up, secure and optimize your environments, and so much more!

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