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Only setting up /etc/hosts on the host machine.
== Preparation ==
First, ensure that the '''host''' and '''vms''' are running, and (on your host only) set the '''domain name''' on of each of your four machines (host and three VMs via '''/etc/hosts'''):
* '''host.yoursenecaid.org'''
You should notice that these host and domain names are settings that are <u>local</u> to each machine, e.g. What you did on the host does not affect the VMs and you will still not be able to contact '''vm1.yoursenecaid.org''' from '''vm3'''. That occurs since you are currently using the '''Seneca''' and other public DNS servers which know nothing about domain name: ''yoursenecaid.org''
This preparation step is actually unnecessary for this lab's purpose (do you know why it is unnecessary?). On the other hand, by performing the above operations, it will make things appear more consistent, and may make your life a little easier.