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Hi All, I've been wondering - where are the interface configurations (set by ifconfig, not the static ones) stored? I'm asking because I'm trying to understand, more broadly, the order ...
  1. 01-28-2011 #1
    benshafat
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    IP address lookup

    Hi All,

    I've been wondering - where are the interface configurations (set by ifconfig, not the static ones) stored?

    I'm asking because I'm trying to understand, more broadly, the order of IP address lookup. If I ping the local machine (localhost, or one of the interfaces) no messages get sent out (at least according to wireshark), so some local lookup must be taking place. Can anyone enlighten me?

    thanks

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  2. 01-29-2011 #2
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    Hi,

    According to the default installations of any modern GNU/Linux, a file whose path is usually:

    /etc/hosts

    is read before any TCP/IP is done, or any DNS lookups are done. Most likely, you will find some reference to your local host here.
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