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In this article, we will look into the steps to create host header based Site Collections. A host-named site collection allows you to address a site collection with a unique DNS name….Right click and select New Host.
- Enter new host name.
- Enter IP address of the Hosting Server.
- Click Add Host.
Create a My Site collection
- Go to SharePoint 2013 central administration site.
- Click Application Management.
- Click on create site collection.
- Give Title, Description, Site URL in the respective sections.
- Select 2013 as select experience version list in the Template Selection section.
What is a host-named site collection?
Host-named site collection (HNSC) allows you to assign a site collection with a unique DNS name behind it. HNSC differs from a path-based site collection, which requires you to use the same DNS name assigned to the web application as to all site collections beneath it.
Can you create a host named site collection in SharePoint?
In SharePoint 2013, you can either create path-based site collections or host-named site collections. Host-named site collections enable you to assign a unique DNS name to site collections.
The web application that hosts My Sites must be connected to service applications in SharePoint Server. The User Profile service application is required for My Sites. The managed metadata service application and Search service application are highly recommended.
How is host name site collection setup and administration performed?
Host Name Site Collection setup and administration is all performed using Power Shell. Host Name Site Collections provides the ability to configure a host header at the site collection level.
When to Delete my site host site collection?
If a My Site host site collection was created during initial deployment and configuration, we recommend that you do not use it because it was created in the default web application. Delete this site collection, and create a new web application that is dedicated to hosting My Sites.