Topic 14B: Troubleshoot Service and Security Issues: Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the default location of the HOSTS file in Windows?
A
%SystemRoot%\system32\drivers\etc\
2
Q
What is the HOSTS file?
A
A static list of host name to IP address mappings.
3
Q
What are the IP address mappings that are usually in the HOSTS file?
A
HOSTS file should not contain any entries (other than the loopback address).
4
Q
Why is the HOSTS file useful for troubleshooting?
A
Any static entries in HOSTS could be the cause of a name resolution issue.
5
Q
Where is the default location of the HOSTS file in Linux?
A
The /etc directory.
6
Q
What does text preceded by the # symbol in a HOSTS file mean?
A
It is a comment and will not be processed.
