Answer
PROBLEM
When browsing to a site, a user receives the following error message:
Error: The site "xxx" cannot be contacted
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Description: The requested name is valid, but no data of the requested type was found
ENVIRONMENT
- GFI WebMonitor
- All Supported Environments
SOLUTION
This message indicates that the request leads to a valid URL, but that no data was found there. The problem does not lie within WebMonitor or the WebMonitor proxy, but instead can point to a variety of DNS and general connectivity issues.
To resolve these, try the steps listed in the error message:
To resolve these, try the steps listed in the error message:
- Click Refresh to reload the webpage
- If you manually entered the addres, make sure that the spelling is correct
- If you were linked to this page, try entering the URL manually
If these do not resolve the issue, you should investigate your environment's DNS settings.
CAUSE
WebMonitor cannot locate the data for the requested page.