Hosts settings

The Unitrends system’s hosts file contains the name and IP of each client it protects. When you add a client to the system, an entry is automatically created in the hosts file. If necessary, you can view and modify these hosts file entries using these procedures:

To view the Unitrends system hosts file

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Select Settings > Clients, Networking, and Notifications > Networks > Hosts.

2

The hostname, IP address, and fully qualified name are given for each hosts file entry. Note that the fully qualified name is optional.

3

Click Close to exit the Hosts page.

To modify a hosts file entry

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Select Settings > Clients, Networking, and Notifications > Networks > Hosts.

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Select the desired host entry row.

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In the Modify Host area, change the Host Name, IP Address, Qualified Name, or Alias List as desired. Note that you cannot change the Host Name or Qualified Name of the Unitrends system itself.

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Click Confirm to save your changes, or click Cancel to exit without saving.

To add a hosts file entry

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Select Settings > Clients, Networking, and Notifications > Networks > Hosts.

2

Click Add Another Host.

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In the Add Host area, enter the machine’s Host Name and IP Address. If desired, enter a Qualified Name and Aliases (these are optional).

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Click Confirm to save your changes, or click Cancel to exit without saving.

To delete an entry from the hosts file

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Select Settings > Clients, Networking, and Notifications > Networks > Hosts.

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Select the desired host entry row and drag it to the Delete Host icon.

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Click Yes to confirm you wish to delete the entry, or click No to cancel.