Host file IP entry while on VPN

[KS_10197548]

I have a local windchill installation on my laptop and have the below entry in hosts file

192.xxx.0.xxx		MYPCNAME	localplm.com

 But when I connect to VPN and use the VPN's ipv4 value in the IP name, Im unable to start the windchill.

My company policy doesnt allow access to majority sites like stackoverflow, ptc support without vpn. 

Now, each time if i need to cross check something, i need to go via vpn and then restart method server for local development. Is there a solution for this? Which IP should I be using in the hosts file while on vpn.

[HelesicPetr]

Hi @KS_10197548 

I advice you to use virtual machine for hosting the Windchill installation instead of install it directly to your local windows.. 

Then you can set static IP and you will not have troubles with the VPN.

PetrH

[KS_10197548]

Hi @HelesicPetr , Thanks for  your response. I understand that VM can resolve the ip issue, but unfortunately the project doesnt have a VM feature and all installation and development are on the local pc/laptop.

[HelesicPetr]

@KS_10197548 

Install just the Windchill to VM and all development tools use on your local machine installation. 

anyway try to use loopback

127.0.0.1 localhost

PS> if the IP address changes the Windchill Method Server will alvays be restarted .

PetrH