unable to map subdomain in local host webserver

Question

I am developing a web application using Asp.net mvc framework with concept of sub domain for community.

I have implement concept of wild card mapping of domain like *.example.com. To test concept in vs 2008 i edited hosts file and add some sub domain like

127.0.0.1 a.localhost

127.0.0.1 b.localhost

When i request url http://a.localhost:1760/ i get error

While trying to retrieve the URL: http://a.localhost:1760/

The following error was encountered:

Unable to determine IP address from host name for a.localhost

The dnsserver returned:

Name Error: The domain name does not exist.

This means that:

The cache was not able to resolve the hostname presented in the URL. Check if the address is correct.

What i should do to resolve this error.

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 15 '09 at 10:41

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localhost can't have subdomains - it's a reserved DNS name that simply doesn't support them. You could, instead, use a.myhost.example and b.myhost.example, but be aware that Cassini, the VS development web server doesn't understand host headers.

answered Sep 15 '09 at 10:41

blowdart

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So, What is the procedure for testing subdomain created dynamically in localhost. – Amit Sep 15 '09 at 10:49
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Thanks For Your Quick Reply.plz Suggest Me how to test application with sub domain in development environment? – Vivek Sep 15 '09 at 10:49
Thanks blowdart , i Got solution. – Vivek Sep 15 '09 at 11:02

unable to map subdomain in local host webserver

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