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  • 1.  Hostnames best practice?

    Posted 04/30/08 01:47 AM

    Originally posted by: Rowan


    Whan setting a systems hostname, which is the best method using the FQDN.. ie. Hostname = fred.mydomain.com or just using fred?

    And what is the pro's and Cons for each method?

    Thanks.
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  • 2.  Re: Hostnames best practice?

    Posted 05/01/08 11:07 AM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    I don't recall ever using the FQDN for the host name on my servers. I always use short name. ie. "fred", not "fred.mydomain.com"
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  • 3.  Re: Hostnames best practice?

    Posted 05/01/08 09:14 PM

    Originally posted by: Rowan


    Thanks. I'm sure I read that it was recommended in the past for security reasons but I've failed to find any Redbook or other documents mentioning it. Hence the curiosity what others do..
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