Topics: AIX, System Admin

Permanently change hostname

Permanently change hostname for inet0 device in the ODM by choosing one of the following:

Command line method:

# chdev -l inet0 -a hostname=[newhostname]
SMIT fastpath method:
# smitty hostname
Change the name of the node which changes the uname process by choosing one of the following:

Command line method:
# uname -S [newhostname]
Or run the following script:
# /etc/rc.net
Change the hostname on the current running system:
# hostname [newhostname]
Change the /etc/hosts file to reflect the new hostname. Change DNS name server, if applicable.



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