Setting a static IP address
In this recipe we will learn how to configure a static IP address for a new or existing CentOS server.
While a dynamically assigned IP address or DHCP reservation may be fine for most desktop and laptop users, if you are setting up a server it is often the case that you will require a static IP address. From web pages to e-mail, databases to file sharing, a static IP address will become a permanent location from which your server will deliver a range of applications and services, and it is the intention of this recipe to show you how easily it can be achieved.
Getting ready
To complete this recipe, you will require a working installation of the CentOS 6 operating system with root privileges and a console-based text editor ...
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