How to Change the Hostname of Ubuntu Server ?

May 31, 2013 Leave a comment

We can change the hostname of a machine by several ways. I am mentioning one way to change the hostname of Ubuntu server.

  1. Open the terminal or Login with putty.exe as root user (if you are working remotely)
  2. Goto /etc/
  3. Type nano hostname
  4. Change the HOSTNAME to your preferred machine name
  5. Press Cntrl+X
  6. Save the configuration by pressing Y
  7. Log off or reboot

Note: Add the new hostname and ipaddress in the /etc/hosts file also

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About amalgjose
I am an Electrical Engineer by qualification, now I am working as a Software Architect. I am very much interested in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and now in Software fields. I like exploring things in these fields. I love travelling, long drives and music.

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