setuname(1M) MISC. REFERENCE MANUAL PAGES setuname(1M)
NAME
setuname - changes machine information
SYNOPSIS
setuname [-s name] [-n node] [-t]
DESCRIPTION
setuname changes the parameter value for the system name and
node name. Each parameter can be changed using setuname and
the appropriate option. The options and arguments for this
command are:
-s Changes the system name. name specifies new system
name and can consist of alphanumeric characters and the
special characters dash, underbar, and dollar sign.
-n Changes the node name. node specifies the new network
node name and can consist of alphanumeric characters
and the special characters dash, underbar, and dollar
sign.
-t Temporary change. No attempt will be made to create a
permanent change. Either or both the -s and -n options
must be given when invoking setuname. The system
architecture may place requirements on the size of the
system and network node name. The command will issue a
fatal warning message and an error message if the name
entered is incompatible with the system requirements.
NOTES
setuname attempts to change the parameter values in two
places: the running kernel and, as necessary per implemen-
tation, to cross system reboots. A temporary change changes
only the running kernel.
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