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HHongtech.mrleong.netNov 25, 2025 · 3 min read

Cheatsheet & Examples: hostname

The hostname command is a utility used to display or set the system's hostname. The hostname is a name assigned to a computer on a network, used to identify it. Displaying the Current Hostname Example Usage: hostname What it does: Displays the curren...

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MAMuskan Agrawalmuskanagrawal.hashnode.devSep 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Navigating Hostname Conflicts in Linux: /etc/hosts vs DNS

When you type a hostname on a Linux machine, like app01, how does the system know which IP to use? This gets interesting when there are conflicting entries between your local /etc/hosts file and the DNS server. TL;DR: When resolving hostnames to IP a...

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KBKUMAR BISHOJITblog.bikiran.comJul 21, 2025 · 6 min read

Mastering hostnamectl: The Modern Way to Manage Linux Hostnames

When it comes to managing your Linux system’s hostname, gone are the days of manually editing /etc/hostname and relying solely on the old hostname command. With the advent of systemd, hostnamectl has

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SSATYAsatya01.hashnode.devMar 9, 2025 · 4 min read

HostName, LocalHostName & SSH

A Short Story Just a while ago, I met someone with a deep sense of curiosity. Because of his inquisitive mind, he knows more than I do—whether it be about technical topics, health-related matters, or life problems and their solutions. This was the th...

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ADAditya Dev Shrivastavaadityadevblog.hashnode.devMar 3, 2025 · 7 min read

Linux Training : Section 7 (Part-3)

Advance Package Management In this lesson, we will learn about the packages installation using dnf and rpm command. And will perform the activities like- Installation of package, deletion, updation, checking all the details of a package (when it got ...

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ADAditya Dev Shrivastavaadityadevblog.hashnode.devFeb 22, 2025 · 6 min read

Linux Training : Section 5 (Part-2)

Process Management Background = cntl+z, jobs and bg Foreground = fg Run process even after exit = nohup process & OR nohup process > /dev/null 2>&1 & Kill a process by name = pkill Process priority = nice (e.g. nice -n 5 processs) The nic...

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KYKarlygash Yakiyayevakarlygash-yakiyayeva.devSep 17, 2024 · 2 min read

Setting the Hostname of Linux Workstation or Server

A hostname is a human-friendly name given to a computer. It is a unique identifier that allows us to identify the machine in various network communications, making it easier to locate and manage devices. Type: hostname To see where it is stored, typ...

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SNSubash Neupaneblogs.subashneupane3.com.npOct 5, 2023 · 3 min read

NMTUI for AWS: Simplifying IP, Hostname, and DNS Setup

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform is one of the most well-known and adaptable in the world of cloud computing. AWS provides a wide range of services to meet different company needs, from hosting websites to conducting sophisticated data analytic...

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LKLinet Kendislina.hashnode.devSep 22, 2022 · 1 min read

Hostname vs Domain Name

What is the difference between hostname and domain name? Hostname - name given to the end-point (the physical machine you are using) Used to identify machine over DNS, if configured Domain - name given to the network Used to reach the network from a...

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AMAnupam Majhitech.anupamm.comMar 14, 2021 · 3 min read

WINDOWS: Change Ubuntu hostname running on WSL

If you want to change the Ubuntu hostname running on WSL, you might have already tried updating the /etc/hostname file, only to realize that after a reboot, the host name changes back to the original hostname. You also might have already figured that...

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Cheatsheet & Examples: hostname

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Mastering hostnamectl: The Modern Way to Manage Linux Hostnames

HostName, LocalHostName & SSH

Linux Training : Section 7 (Part-3)

Linux Training : Section 5 (Part-2)

Setting the Hostname of Linux Workstation or Server

NMTUI for AWS: Simplifying IP, Hostname, and DNS Setup

Hostname vs Domain Name

WINDOWS: Change Ubuntu hostname running on WSL