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April 3, 2023
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Host file IP entry while on VPN

  • April 3, 2023
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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.

 

 

 

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HelesicPetr
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April 3, 2023

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

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    KS_101975481-VisitorAuthor
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    April 11, 2023

    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
    HelesicPetr22-Sapphire II
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    April 11, 2023

    @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

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