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How to Change hostname with hostnamectl

Steps to Change Hostname for Linux

One-time Change

Side effect, ineffective after reboot

hostname {NEW host name}

Permanently Change

1 revise /etc/hosts

127.0.0.1  localhost  {NEW host name}

2 revise /etc/sysconfig/network

HOSTNAME={NEW host name}

Using hostnamectl

hostnamectl set-hostname NAME

Conclusion

Changing the hostname for Linux is a straightforward process that can be done in a few simple steps. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can easily change the hostname of your Linux system.

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