> >> Why is my machine called  "unknown" 
> >>
> >> Please  make sure that the Nevada  install process
> >>  asks  for 
> >> node name  even if the person installing is
> >>  selecting DHCP 
> >> o provide IP environment.  
> >>
> >>    //Lars
> >>     
> >
> > The most ubiquitous dhcp servers are those
> so-called broadband routers that everyone uses
> nowadays which will be connected to his/her broadband
> modem (cable, dsl, or WiMax).  They don't provide
> hostnames.  As a result, almost every Solaris newbie
> will come to face this "unknown hostname" annoyance.
> >
> > I remember having come across a script in one of
> Sun's blogs which is intended to solve this
> annoyance.  I couldn't find it.  Does anyone know
> where it is?  Thanks.
> >   
> 
> IIRC you just need to put a value in /etc/nodename
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> iscuss

Thanks.  It never worked before and I had given up on trying again.  But it 
works (on SXCE76).  Thanks again.
 
 
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