DNS
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DNS stands for Domain Name System, which is the mechanism that translates our fancy domain names into the IP addresses belonging to the servers, or networks, on the Net that power these sites. This is article 2 of 7 in a series on Migrating WordPress sites. When you request a domain by name, whether in your…
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Understanding and using hosts files can be an invaluable tool when you’re moving WordPress sites or setting up development environments. This is article 3 of 7 in a series on Migrating WordPress sites. What are Hosts Files? The hosts file is a local file on your computer that contains (or can contain) domain/IP address pairs that your computer…
