OpenSuSE 13 – How to change hostname

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Here is how you can change the hostname on OpenSuSE 13 Linux in a few easy steps:

  • Log on a root
  • Edit file /etc/HOSTNAME
  • Replace the existing hostname with the new hostname
  • Save and close the file
  • Edit file /etc/hosts
  • Replace all existing hostname with the new hostname
  • Save and close the file
  • Issue the following command as root user: “hostname
    • Now if you execute “hostname” you will see that it is now giving your new hostname