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Old 01-11-2006
change hostname

Hi, I asked this question whenI was running solaris 8
and got some very good answers. I've just uograded to Solaris 10 and there seems to quite a few changes so I need to know again.

https://www.unix.com/unix-for-dummies-questions-and-answers/8547-change-hostname.html

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Hi (now solaris 10)
I know how to change the hostname temparily, by login in as root
typing
hostname xxxxx

but, this obviously goes when the system is rebooted. I'm not sure what files need changing to make this a permant change.
Could anyone help me please?
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Old 01-12-2006
I forgot to mention I'm using DHCP to obtain a ip address, and my system comes up with unknown for hostname.
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Old 01-12-2006
Quote from SUN for Solaris 9 and Solaris 10 DHCP
Quote:
For Solaris 9 systems:

1. Edit the file /etc/init.d/inetsvc and change the line that reads the following: hostname='/sbin/dhcpinfo Hostname' to

#hostname='/sbin/dhcpinfo Hostname'

hostname='/usr/bin/cat /etc/nodename'

2. Create a executable script in /etc/rcS.d directory for example S31myhost

and add the following line :

hostname dhcpclient1

Note: dhcpclient1 is example of a hostname.

3. Next, Follow the same procedure as for Solaris 10 which is listed below.

For Solaris 10 systems:

1. Edit the /etc/default/dhcpagent file and change the line that reads the following:

#REQUEST_HOSTNAME=no

to

REQUEST_HOSTNAME=no

2. Edit the /etc/hostname.interface(example of dhcp interface is hostname.hme0) file

and add the hostname to that file.

3. Edit the /etc/nodename file and add the hostname to that file as well.

4. Edit the /etc/hosts file and add the loghost and hostname. See example below:

# # Internet host table # 127.0.0.1 localhost loghost dhcp ip dhcpclient1 # Added by DHCP

5. Reboot the DHCP Client
 
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