Name

hostname

Synopsis

Displays the hostname of the local machine.

Syntax

hostname

Options

None

Examples

Display the hostname of the computer whose full DNS name is test.mtitcanada.com:

                     hostname
test

Notes

To display or modify the hostname using the GUI:

Right-click on My Computer → Properties → Network Identification

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