My main theories for a URL being blocked are:
- Blocked Host by your organization’s firewall or security practice
- Network Restrictions or proxy settings preventing access to the specified host.
- SSL Certificate Issues
- DNS resolution
This can be useful for testing and development scenarios where you want to simulate a domain without affecting the actual internet connection. Remember to remove this after testing.
- Open File Explorer:
Press Win + E on your keyboard or click on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar.
- Navigate to the System32\drivers\etc directory:
The hosts file is located in the "etc" directory within the "drivers" directory. The full path is usually: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
- Locate the Hosts File:
Look for a file named "hosts" without a file extension. It is a plain-text file.
- Copy the Hosts File to Desktop (Optional):
For ease of editing, you may want to copy the hosts file to your desktop. Right-click on the file, select "Copy," go to your desktop, right-click, and choose "Paste."
- Edit the Hosts File:
Right-click on the hosts file and choose "Open with" and select a text editor like Notepad. You may need to run the text editor as an administrator to make changes.
- Make Changes (if necessary):
You can add or modify entries in the hosts file to map hostnames to specific IP addresses. Each entry should be in the format: IP_address Hostname
- Add a Loopback Entry for your domain
- 127.0.0.1 dev-ags.nexiga.lan
Save the Changes:
After making changes, save the hosts file. If you copied it to the desktop, you might need to overwrite the original file in the System32\drivers\etc directory.
If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your local Esri distributor Support they can provide assistance based on your specific setup and configuration. I would send them the information you have gathered during your testing.
Amanda De Medeiros
Esri Canada
