How to Change a System's Host Name

A system's host name is specified in several different locations.

Remember to update your name service database to reflect the new host name.

Use the following procedure to change or rename a system's name.

1. Become superuser.

2. Change the system's host name in the following files:

   • /etc/nodename

   • /etc/hostname.xxy

   • /etc/inet/hosts

   • /etc/net/ticlts/hosts

   • /etc/net/ticots/hosts

   • /etc/net/ticotsord/hosts

3. (Optional) If using a name service, change the system's host name in the hostfile.

4. Reboot the system to activate the new host name.

   # init 6