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hostname

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NAME

hostname - Sets or displays the name of the current host system  

SYNOPSIS

hostname [-s] [new_name]


 

DESCRIPTION

The hostname command sets or displays the name of the current host system. If you use the -s option, the short form of the host name is displayed. Only the superuser can set the hostname.
 

EXAMPLES

To display the short form of the local host name, enter: $ hostname -s host1 To change the name of the local host, enter: # hostname west


 

FILES

Defines the Interface Program name and address of the local host.
 

SEE ALSO

Commands:  hostid(1)

Functions:  gethostname(2), sethostname(2)


 

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