Linux/General Server Management
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HostName Management
The HostName is the value that displays such as when connecting via an ssh terminal.
Display Current HostName
hostname
To view additional information, use:
hostnamectl
Change HostName
sudo hostnamectl set-hostname <desired_new_name>
Datetime Management
These commands control what datetime your system uses.
View Current System Timezone
cat /etc/timezone
View Current System Date
date
Set System Timezone
sudo timedatectl set-timezone <timezone>
For example:
sudo timedatectl set-timezone America/New_York