RE: [cobalt-users] RAQ3 access to moved domain before DNS setup propagates

[baltimoremd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

On Mon, 6 May 2002, Jay Fesco wrote:

> Thanks, but that is a solution to the wrong problem.  I have no problem
> getting to the server.  The problem is that there are multiple domains at a
> single IP address.  Going to that IP address...before the DNS servers point
> the NEW domain to that IP will bring up one of the older domains already at
> that IP address.
>
>
> Actually, Steve, it's a common problem that we've all been through.
> Unless someone has a magical fix, you will NEVER be able to browse to a
> virtual domain which shares an IP with other domains (unless it's the
> primary for that IP).


By far the easiest solution to the problem for windows users is to make an
entry in the \windows\hosts file where you enter the IP of your RaQ, TAB
and then www.the_new_domain.com

Works like a charm, and the added benefit is that you can tell your
customers to use it.

Configured as above, if the customer browses to
http://the_new_domain.com   -  they will get to their old site
and, if they browse to:
http://www.the_new_domain.com  -  they will get to the site on your
machine.

Added benefit is that they can use Fron Page to publish the site.

Thom

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