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Change System's hostname in AIX

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Change System's hostname in AIX

Answer

This document lists instructions for changing the hostname of a system in AIX.

  1. Permanently change hostname for inet0 device in the ODM by choosing one of the following:
    • Command line method: 
           chdev -l inet0 -a hostname=<newhostname>
    • SMIT method: 
           smitty hostname(fastpath)
  2. Change the name of the node which changes the uname process by choosing one of the following:
    • Command line method: 
           uname -S <newhostname>
    • or run the following script: 
           /etc/rc.net
  3. Change the hostname on the current running system. Enter: 
            hostname <newhostname>
  4. Change the /etc/hosts file to reflect the new hostname.
  5. Change DNS name server, if applicable.

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Modified date:
04 December 2019

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