As the originator of this thread, let me add a few things, the laptop was named saturn, in the domain of .sc.rr.com, while the laptop was off of any network it would connect to ACS with either
http://saturn:8000 or as
http://saturn.sc.rr.com:8000. Once it was connected back to my LAN behind the router connected to my cable modem it was not accessable from another machine as either of the 2 URL's above, or by it's IP address (
http://10.104.168.27:8000). I do not have a DNS behind my router, and this IP address is not set up in DNS as it is in the "private network" class. Ola's suggestion was just the ticket for me to complete my "proof of concept" to myself. This laptop also must travel to other network segments throughout the southeast for show and tells. Ola's suggestion will allow quick modification to the nsd.tcl file and allow others in these temporary locations to connect and try out the system before a decision is made to go live and commit resources in our organization. Using a server at the office, I am configuring another machine using the RPM installation for RH 7.1, this one will be registered properly on one of the WAN DNS. I had already used the modified "hosts" file to connect, but don't relish this as a solution for an enterprise of 5000+ employees.
I must say, I love the RPM installation, and will be having more questions as I get into the ACS more. Thanks all for your help in getting me moving along.
