On 3/22/06, Arnold Arce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Quick question: > > Will a W2K3 DNS server use the local hosts file to resolve names? I have a > specific need where sending out a hosts file will make things easier.
Yes, the resolver will respect what is in the hosts file. However, in the year 2006, you should be using DNS. If you elaborate on the specific need, you might encounter a DNS-based solution - provided by our fellow list members - that is far superior to playing with the hosts file. ...D -- CPDE - Certified Petroleum Distribution Engineer CCBC - Certified Canadian Beer Consumer List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
