This identifier specifies whether the server sends its DNS (Domain Name Service) name to the client on redirects, or if just the IP (Internet Protocol) address is used. A value of TRUE indicates DNS host names are used, while FALSE indicates that only IP addresses are used.
| Data type | DWORD |
| Default inheritance | Inheritable |
| User type | IIS_MD_UT_SERVER |
This identifier is available at the following metabase keys:
| Metabase Path | Key Type |
|---|---|
| /LM/W3SVC | IIsWebService |
| /LM/W3SVC/n | IIsWebServer |
If the client sends the host header, as most clients do, the server will use the value specified in the host header for this identifier, regardless of the server's own internal setting.