How do I map an IP address with a name locally

open up "hosts" file located under C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc



Now you know what to do ? Now give a nick name to  your frequently Pinged/telnetted /RDPd server :-)

BTW wondering what is "::1" at the end of the host file ? You will get to know about it more in my forth coming IPv6 posts. Yes Its IPv6 address :-)