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127.0.0.1 this_machine.example.com this_machine localhost.localdomain \
localhost
First, in a text editor, remove the offending machine information, like so:
127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain.com localhost
Then, save the file and attempt to re-run the RHN client applications or the Apache HTTP
Server. If they still fail, explicitly identify the IP address of the Proxy in the file, such as:
127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain.com localhost
123.45.67.8 this_machine.example.com this_machine
Replace the value here with the actual IP address of the Proxy. This should resolve the
problem. Keep in mind, if the specific IP address is stipulated, the file will need to be
updated when the machine obtains a new address.

6.6. Connection Errors

If your are experiencing problems that you believe to be related to failed connections,
follow these measures:
Confirm the correct package:
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rhn-org-httpd-ssl-key-pair-MACHINE_NAME-VER-REL.noarch.rpm
is installed
rhn-org-trusted-ssl-cert-*.noarch.rpm
certificate is installed on all client systems.
Verify the client systems are configured to use the appropriate certificate.
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If using one or more RHN Proxy Servers, ensure each Proxy's SSL certificate is prepared
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correctly. If using the RHN Proxy Server in conjunction with an RHN Satellite Server
the Proxy should have both its own server SSL key-pair and CA SSL public (client)
certificate installed, since it will serve in both capacities. Refer to the SSL Certificates
chapter of the RHN Client Configuration Guide for specific instructions.
If the RHN Proxy Server is connecting through an HTTP Proxy, make sure the URL
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listed is valid. For instance, the HTTP Proxy URL field should not contain references to
protocols, such as http:// or https://. Only the hostname and port should be included in
the form hostname:port, such as corporate_gateway.example.com:8080.
Make sure client systems are not using firewalls of their own blocking required ports, as
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identified in Section 2.4 Additional Requirements.
on the RHN
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
Proxy Server
or raw CA SSL public (client)
and the corresponding