Configure Hostnames

Once the naming convention has been identified, the next step is to apply the names to the devices using the CLI.

As shown in Figure 1, from the privileged EXEC mode, access the global configuration mode by entering the configure terminal command. Notice the change in the command prompt.

From global configuration mode, enter the command hostname followed by the name of the switch and press Enter. Notice the change in the command prompt name.

Note: To remove the configured hostname and return the switch to the default prompt, use the no hostname global config command.

Always make sure the documentation is updated each time a device is added or modified. Identify devices in the documentation by their location, purpose, and address.

Use the Syntax Checker in Figure 2 to practice entering a hostname on a switch.

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