Posts

Showing posts with the label hostname

Changing the Default Terminal to Terminator on Ubuntu

-
Image
Terminator is a powerful tool for developers, allowing you to manage multiple terminal sessions in a single window. Features like splitting panes, tabs, and simultaneous input can significantly boost your productivity. Step 1: Install Terminator First, install Terminator using the apt package manager. sudo apt update sudo apt install terminator -y The -y option automatically answers 'yes' to any prompts during the installation process, streamlining the setup. Step 2: Set as the System Default Ubuntu uses a utility called update-alternatives to manage default applications. We'll use this tool to change the default terminal emulator ( x-terminal-emulator ) to Terminator. Run the Configuration Command Enter the following command in your terminal. A list of available terminals will appear. sudo update-alternatives --config x-terminal-emulator Select Terminator From the resulting list, enter the selection number corresponding to terminator and press Enter. ...
Post a Comment
Read more

How to change Hostname on Amazon Linux Permanently

-
On Amazon Linux, the process to change the hostname is similar to other Linux distributions. Below are the steps to change the hostname and ensure it remains after a reboot. 1. Edit /etc/sysconfig/network file: /etc/sysconfig/network file is one of the files used to configure networking settings on a Linux system. The changed hostname serves as the network identifier for the system. sudo vi /etc/sysconfig/network NETWORKING=yes HOSTNAME=your_new_hostname 2. Edit /etc/hostname file: /etc/hostname file defines the system’s hostname and how the server identifies and reports itself on the network. By altering this file, the changed hostname will be applied when the system reboots next. echo "your_new_hostname" | sudo tee /etc/hostname 3. Edit /etc/hosts file: /etc/hosts file serves the role of mapping IP addresses to hostnames and is referred to before DNS queries are made. For instance, if the 127.0.0.1 address is not mapped to the system's hostname, some systems may be una...
Post a Comment
Read more