SETUNAME(1M)SETUNAME(1M)NAMEsetuname - change machine information
SYNOPSISsetuname [-t] [-n node] [-s name]
DESCRIPTION
The setuname utility changes the parameter value for the system name
and node name. Each parameter can be changed using setuname and the
appropriate option.
Either or both the -s and -n options must be given when invoking setu‐
name.
The system architecture may place requirements on the size of the sys‐
tem and network node name. The command will issue a fatal warning mes‐
sage and an error message if the name entered is incompatible with the
system requirements.
OPTIONS
The following options are supported:
-n node
Changes the node name. node specifies the new network node
name and can consist of alphanumeric characters and the spe‐
cial characters dash, underbar, and dollar sign.
-s name
Changes the system name. name specifies new system name and
can consist of alphanumeric characters and the special char‐
acters dash, underbar, and dollar sign.
-t
Temporary change. No attempt will be made to create a perma‐
nent change.
SEE ALSOattributes(5)NOTESsetuname attempts to change the parameter values in two places: the
running kernel and, as necessary per implementation, to cross system
reboots. A temporary change changes only the running kernel.
Jul 9, 2003 SETUNAME(1M)
