Mapping IP address to host names

If you are running an internal server linked to a domain name, you won’t be able to access the server using that domain name from internal network.

For example, if www.server.com points to the apache server running on your computer, you have to edit the Windows host file if you want to access your server by using www.server.com

Simpley, go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and edit the hosts file.
Add the mapping by specifying an IP and a domain name.
e.g. 127.0.0.1 www.server.com

You must restart the computer for it to take effect.

True administrator access on Windows Vista

Even if you are logged in as Administrator, you’re not getting full Adminstrator rights.

There’s a way to turn this feature off by the way:
 
 
Run gpEdit.msc
 
Go to: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options
 
User Account Control: Run all users including Administrators as standard users – [Disable them]
 
User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt – [No Prompt]