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Bug

When using the IP address from the ArcGIS Administrator in 10.1, connection to the License Manager fails. Error:" <IP_address> is an invalid hostname. Please enter a valid hostname."

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM081698
SubmittedJune 13, 2012
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7
Version Fixed10.1
StatusFixed

Workaround

Set the License Manager through the registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\ESRI\License10.1 >LICENSE_SERVER value to the IP address.Workaround 2:Add the IP address of the License Manager to the hosts file under <a href="file:C:/Windows/System32/drivers/etc" target="_blank">C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc</a><ip address> server_name# localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself.# 127.0.0.1 localhost# ::1 localhost 10.10.10.100 PETERThen use the name " Peter" for the license server even if this is not the License Manager hostname.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM081698

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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