Mapping IP addresses to host names

Before address information can be used to create a connection in a TCP/IP network protocol, the IP address must be associated with a host name. You can resolve an IP address to a host name by editing the etc/hosts file on the appliance. You can edit the etc/hosts file from the user interface.

Before you begin

You must be assigned the Appliance administration permission to perform these steps.

About this task

Edit the etc/hosts file from the WebSphere® DataPower® XC10 Appliance user interface.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the Settings panel.
    • From the menu bar at the top of the WebSphere DataPower XC10 Appliance user interface, navigate to Appliance > Settings.
    • From the Home panel, click the Customize settings link in the Step 1: Set up the appliance section.
  2. Expand IP addresses to Host names.
  3. Click the Create mapping to specify the IP address and host name.
  4. Click OK to create the mapping. This mapping edits the etc/hosts file on the appliance.
  5. Optional: If you want to remove a mapping, click the remove icon (the remove icon).

Results

After successfully completing these steps, you have edited the etc/hosts file which associates an IP address with a host name.
Parent topic: Configuring your appliance
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