It is possible but optional to configure the single-server hostname so that it is easier to remember.
Retrieve a server hostname and IP address
- Retrieve the server hostname by running the following command:
cat /etc/sysconfig/network
The server hostname is on the following line:
HOSTNAME=$SERVER_HOSTNAME
- Retrieve the server IP address by running the following command:
As root user
ifconfig
Note: If necessary, install the ifconfig command as part of the net-tools package.
The server IP address is on the following line:
inet:$SERVER_IP_ADDRESS
Configure a server hostname and IP address
- Edit the following file:
As root user
/etc/hosts
- Add the following lines at the end of the file:
127.0.0.1 localhost $SERVER_HOSTNAME $BACK_OFFICE_HOSTNAME
$SERVER_IP_ADDRESS $SERVER_HOSTNAME