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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about IP resolution cover issues with Windows Server 2012 R2 failing to resolve IPv6 addresses from the local hosts file. Users report that while IPv4 resolution from the hosts file works correctly, IPv6 entries are not resolved despite both protocols being enabled in NIC settings. The topic focuses on troubleshooting host file configuration for IPv6, including verifying file syntax and checking network adapter settings. These threads provide practical advice for administrators dealing with name resolution problems in enterprise environments, particularly when DNS entries are absent and manual host file entries are required.
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    windows server 2012 is not resolving IPv6 address from local host file

    Hi Experts , Windows server 2012r2 server is not resolving IPV6 address from local host file . There is no DNS entry for IPV6 and hence I added IPV6 address for my tool server in C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\host file . But server failed to resolve the name . Server is still able to resolve...
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    • dns hosts file ip resolution ipv6 localhost network network settings server issues troubleshooting windows server
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    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
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