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all i have to do is rename a server. i though HOSTNAME NEWNAME would do it. but when i reboot, the old name is back. anyone wanna clear up this newest mystery for me?
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You probably need to edit at a minimum /etc/hosts and /etc/HOSTNAME to reflect your new hostname. If your server is listed in DNS, you'll have to change the DNS records.
I may have missed something due to some distros have different settings. If this doesn't work for you, then post your distro name/version.
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