NAME

hostname − Sets or displays the name of the current host system

SYNOPSIS

hostname [−s] [new_name]

DESCRIPTION

The hostname command sets or displays the name of the current host system.  If you use the −s option, the short form of the host name is displayed.  Only the superuser can set the hostname. 

EXAMPLES

     1.To display the short form of the local host name, enter:

$ hostname -s

host1

     2.To change the name of the local host, enter:

# hostname west

FILES

/etc/hostsDefines the Interface Program name and address of the local host. 

RELATED INFORMATION

Commands: hostid(1). 

Functions:  gethostname(2), sethostname(2).