How to add multiple local web hosting?

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How to add multiple local web hosting?

Hi, I'm very new to OS X server. I was following Apple's tutorial on web hosting with OS X server (https://help.apple.com/serverapp/mac/getstarted/4.0/#/apd9a7f7c98f). I was able to create one website using "(my computer name).local" instead of "myserver.local" as the tutorial suggested (it took me a while to figure this one out that I can't just use "myserver.local"...). So now, how do I make multiple local websites with "(my computer name).local"? I'm sure this must be a **** question, but I have no clue...

Thanks,

Nick

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014), OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)

Posted on Apr 17, 2016 6:16 PM

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Leopardus

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Apr 18, 2016 2:22 AM in response to nicholas208

You should never use the .local top level, as it is reserved for Bonjour! That you would have found out if you have worked through the complete tutorial, and not just the first part. You can use anything else, but not .private and definitely not .local at all. Just don't use any of the TLD's if you have not registered a domain, but anything else goes. You have a lot of reading and watching ahead of you. In no specific order or preference:

https://help.apple.com/serverapp/mac/5.1/#/

http://krypted.com/guides/el-capitan-server/

http://www.toddolthoff.com/technology/ElCapitan10.11.html

If you are really going to use Server, I would also advise you to seriously consider buying the three iBooks by Reid Bondonis for El Capitan Server.

Leo

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