[TriLUG] Changing machine name in Red Hat 7.2

[Elliot Badham Peele]

you need to edit the /etc/sysconfig/network file to reflect the change in
host name. after that just restart the network service or if that doesn't
work restart the computer.

On Sat, 1 Dec 2001, Justin Johnson wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I need to change a machine name to adhere to a new naming convention for our
> office.
> Does this present any concerns, or will I be OK just changing it in the
> network settings?
> I know in Windows this can sometime lead to some issues, didn't know if the
> same applies in
> Linux.
>
> Also, I have changed the name everywhere I can find it, but the console
> prompt still has the old name.
> Where is that stored?
>
> If it would be best to reinstall the OS, just let me know, as it is a fresh
> install anyway, and I can use the practice.:-P
>
> TIA,
>
> Justin
>
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