Linux: echo name > /etc/hostname Windows: This PC -> Properties -> Extended Settings -> Hostname -> OK. - devRant

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gronostaj

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Then you're wondering why your programs suddenly start reporting weird errors.

Then you learn you have to update /etc/hosts too.
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stop

6867

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grep -rl $OLDHOSTNAME /etc | xargs sed -i "s/OLDHOSTNAME/$NEWHOSTNAME/g"
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metamourge

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5y

@stop
Are you just being creative here, or do you imply, that there is a simpler way of changing the windows hostname, and I'm taking an unnecessary complex route?
Because if there is a simpler way, I'd really like to know.
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stop

6867

5y

@metamourge the hostname is used in /etc/hostname /etc/hosts /etc/postfix/main.cf and other files. So instead of manual searching the hostname i use grep recursive (-r) and since i want the files i use -l (lower L).
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magicMirror

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@stop
that is dangerous. use only when you know EXACTLY what is the risk here.

In any case - the windows thing is wrong. there is a way to change the hostname from cli.
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sbiewald

4222

5y

Windows:
Rename-Computer -NewName "new host name"
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kescherRant

24220

5y

hostnamectl. Use it.
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bahua

12904

5y

You forgot the reboot requirement when changing your hostname on Windows.

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