Computer Name

kbeaver · 08-26-2003, 01:15 AM

Hey All,
I just installed Red Hat 9.0 for the second time (hard disk failure). The last time I installed it, I made the computer name something like BeaverBox...this time I forgot to say it, now it is some long, lame looking name. is there a way to change this without having to reinstall? Thanks,

jalal · 08-26-2003, 01:17 AM

yes, by editing /etc/hosts

Robert0380 · 08-26-2003, 03:41 AM

or use the hostname command:

#hostname BeaverBox

if you dont use any parameters, it will spit out the current hostname.

kbeaver · 08-26-2003, 12:56 PM

I tried both ways, but it doesn't permanentyl change the name. do I have to reinstall? (kinda driving me nuts.)

Keil

DrOzz · 08-26-2003, 01:19 PM

you must edit the line in the file:
---> /etc/sysconfig/network
that says:

---> HOSTNAME=