Leon, The source for a particular data-request is specified in the "hostname" field of the corresponding REQUEST entry in the LDM's configuration-file (file "etc/ldmd.conf"). The "hostname" can be either a regular hostname (e.g., "idd.unidata.ucar.edu") or an IPv4 address in dotted-binary format. > Steve, > > Thanks. So is the "operating system's routing tables" the only way to > change the IP the ldm requests from? > I wondering if there is a way to tell LDM which IP to use without > nattingthe local > IP to the VIP. > > -- Leon Regards, Steve Emmerson Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: RAQ-528920 Department: Support LDM Priority: Normal Status: Closed