Hosts file

The hosts file is a plain text file used to map host names to IP addresses. On Windows, it is located in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc folder. These activities will show you how to use the hosts file.

Readings

Wikipedia: Hosts (file)

Activities

See Also

Internet Protocol Analysis - Name Resolution

References

Microsoft TechNet: Setting Up HOSTS Files

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