Not able to configure email account in virtual box
Not able to configure email account in virtual box. I am using email provider as Gmail. but test connectivity is failing and getting message -
Message - Exception caught connecting to email server; java.net.UnknownHostException: vapp: vapp: unknown error
Any one able to configure the email account in virtual box.
I am using attached network setting in virtual box
Accepted Solution
Updated: 9 May 2017 21:11 EDT
Pegasystems Inc.
SG
The equivalent of the host file in Mac OS can be edited by following this article: http://www.imore.com/how-edit-your-macs-hosts-file-and-why-you-would-want
Updated: 12 Sep 2016 9:35 EDT
Pegasystems Inc.
US
Hello,
Thank you for your question. Have you taken a look at the VM Quick Start Guide? (http://pegasystems2.http.internapcdn.net/pegasystems2/exercise_guides/PA_Virtual_Machine_Quick_Start_Guide_12_14_15.pdf)
If this guide doesn't provide an answer to your question please let me know.
-Maryrita Styer
Community Manager
Updated: 12 Sep 2016 23:13 EDT
Pegasystems Inc.
US
To remove the error, edit the file C:\Windows\System32\driver\etc\hosts defining “vapp” as IP address of the virtual machine. This address is shown on the console window at start up. Keep in mind the ipaddress may change if you restart the machine in which case you will have to remap to a new ip address.
+++++++ Update - This answer is incorrect, see below for correct answer
Capgemini
SE
Hi ADAIJ,
I tried defining vapp as IP address. But still getting below error:
Exception caught connecting to email server; java.net.UnknownHostException: vapp: vapp: unknown error
*Check the snap of the hosts file.
Updated: 12 Sep 2016 23:14 EDT
Pegasystems Inc.
US
Xnay that. You have to map vapp from the virtual box to the local machine (not ther other ay around as I incorrectly guided you before.) In order to do this, edit the hosts file (/etc/hosts) in the virtual box and add in an entry for vapp to the local loopback mapping. The line should read as follows:
Proprietary information hidden vapp localhost localhost.localdomain localhost4 localhost4.localdomain4
After editing, you can test by pinging vapp from within the console.
Capgemini
SE
Hi Adaij,
Thanks for response. I have tried your suggested approach. but still getting error in connecting to email server and yes I was able to ping vapp from console.
*Screen shot attached for your refrence
Hawaii Medical Service Association
US
Proprietary information hidden vapp localhost localhost.localdomain localhost4 localhost4.localdomain4
Works,
Would someone please explain why adding the vapp works?
Infosys
US
Do we need any other setting apart from editing host file?
This is not working for me even after adding above line in host file. I am not able to ping to smtp server as well
When i ping to vapp it gives me Proprietary information hidden
any pointer to do email connectivity?
Pegasystems Inc.
US
vapp is the hostname of the linux host. Putting vapp in the hosts file allows prpc to resolve the ipaddress. It looks like there is a problem resolving the hostname automatically perhaps due to a coding error however this does solve the problem.
Accepted Solution
Updated: 9 May 2017 21:11 EDT
Pegasystems Inc.
SG
The equivalent of the host file in Mac OS can be edited by following this article: http://www.imore.com/how-edit-your-macs-hosts-file-and-why-you-would-want
Pegasystems Inc.
IN
Hi everyone. I am using MAC OS. I have gone through the imore article as well.
But still, I am seeing the error
Couldn't find current host name;
java.net.UnknownHostException: vapp: vapp: unknown error (Screenshot below)
Note: I am able to ping vapp
Can someone please suggest me the right virtualbox network settings. I am currently using host-only network adapter. (Screenshot below)
I am concerned with the network setting as I am also not able to connect to the database through db visualiser.
Hi everyone. I am using MAC OS. I have gone through the imore article as well.
But still, I am seeing the error
Couldn't find current host name;
java.net.UnknownHostException: vapp: vapp: unknown error (Screenshot below)
Note: I am able to ping vapp
Can someone please suggest me the right virtualbox network settings. I am currently using host-only network adapter. (Screenshot below)
I am concerned with the network setting as I am also not able to connect to the database through db visualiser.
