OSF

NAME

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

SYNOPSIS

hostname [new_name]

DESCRIPTION

The hostname command sets or displays the name of the current host system.  Only the superuser can set the hostname. 

EXAMPLES

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

$ hostname

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).