Summary:
Using the "Go > Connect to Server" method to mount Volumes
The IP address and fully qualified hostname works
afp://192.168.1.1
afp://servername.domain.com
But using the hostname (servername) fails
afp://servername
Description:
If the Fully Qualified Hostname (FQHN) works but the hostname fails, the following steps can be taken to corrrect the problem.
Open System Preferences > Network
Under Search Domains, add your domain name
Example: yourdomain.com
This will allow you to use the hostname instead of having to enter the fully qualified hostname.
Note: You can also use the Network Utility to troubleshoot DNS issues.
Applications:Ultilities:Network Utility
Examples:
Ping: hostname, FQHN, IP Address
Lookup: hostname, FQHN, IP Address