Local Website..

[rossibIT]

Hi Guys,

 

I have created a new website and have put it on my IIS server. Is working fine on the server but as soon as I try to access the website from another domain computer it is not finding it.

 

I have created a new DNS entry using the host name 'Staff' and pointing to the IP of the server but is this something that will work straight away? Or will I have to wait?

[ShellfishClive]

Have you changed the hosts file on the IIS as well?

[3s-gtech]

Hi Guys,

 

I have created a new website and have put it on my IIS server. Is working fine on the server but as soon as I try to access the website from another domain computer it is not finding it.

 

I have created a new DNS entry using the host name 'Staff' and pointing to the IP of the server but is this something that will work straight away? Or will I have to wait?

 

Have you set the bindings on the server, so it knows where to direct the client with that address? IIS needs more than just the DNS entry. So, you’d set your internal address to point to a ‘Site’ via a particular port (usually 80, but up to you and you can use https too).

 

https://www.ssl.com/how-to/binding-in-iis-10/

[rossibIT]

Yes, I have changed the host name in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc to match the IP address but still no success.

 

I believe it is an issue with the DNS but cant put my finger on why.

[ShellfishClive]

If it's an issue with DNS then the IP directly should work from any domain PC.

[bwestlake]

If you ping the DNS entry does it resolve to the IP of the server / host you're expecting?

[rossibIT]

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

I have now created another webpage on IIS. With some playing around with the Bindings I have manage to get this running on the server/host. The problem I am having is is trying to access the 2nd webpage when on a local machine.

 

I have setup the 2 webpages exactly the same with different names to differ between the 2. I have added another DNS entry so I believe (after watching many YouTube vids) that everything should be running. Especially as it is running on my server/host.

 

Regards

Ross

[mjhardisty]

What is the structure of your website under IIS?

 

The default homepage and subsite pages of your website should be placed on the server under c:\inetpub\wwwroot

 

Open up IIS Manager and select the "Default Web Site".

 

Look at "Default Document" and make the highest priority document be your first page.

 

Then using another PC, open Chrome or Edge and enter the URL // the page above should then be displayed?

 

Drop me a DM if you need further help