Essential for servers to communicate across different network domains or WANs by defining remote server IPs . How to Block or Map Hostnames
: High latency in DNS resolution can cause massive slowdowns when opening or saving files in PDM. Manually mapping the server IP to its name in the hosts file bypasses this delay. Solidworks Host File Block
Note: If both the Archive and Database servers are on the same machine, only one line is required. Use a space between the IP and the name. www.javelin-tech.com How to Edit the File GoEngineer Open Notepad as Admin : Search for in the Start Menu, right-click it, and select Run as Administrator Navigate to File : In Notepad, go to File > Open and navigate to: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ Change File Type : Change the dropdown menu from Text Documents (*.txt) All Files ( to see the "hosts" file. Edit and Save : Scroll to the bottom, past any lines starting with , add your required server entry, and save the file. Why Use a Hosts File Block? Resolve DNS Issues Note: If both the Archive and Database servers