Is the Proxy Setting Causing a Problem?

Description

The server should be accessible directly from the host on which it is running (localhost); for example, using the default port 8080:

http://localhost:8080/

Solution

A server instance running on localhost might not be accessible if the server host machine is connected to the web through a proxy. To solve this problem, do one of the following:

• Set the browser to bypass the proxy server when accessing localhost. Refer to the browser's help system for information about how to do this.

• Use the fully-qualified host name or IP address of your system; for example:

  http://myhost.mydomain.com:8080/

• Create an entry in the system's hosts file (for example, pointing 127.0.0.1 to localhost; 127.0.0.1 is not proxied).

To find the host name and domain for the localhost machine:

• On Microsoft Windows — On the desktop, right-click My Computer and select Properties from the pop-up menu. A System Properties dialog is displayed. Click Network Identification to see the computer name.

• On Solaris or Linux — Type hostname at the command prompt.