Demystifying Hostnames and Domain Names in Linux, and How Server Naming Benefits You
Were you every confused regarding the differences and use-cases between a hostname and domain name for a device within your network? How does naming your servers benefit you? In this latest episode of the Linux Crash Course series, we’ll explore some foundational concepts around both.
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01:15 – Set up your own Linux instance with Linode (Sponsor)
02:40 – Why it’s important to set the hostname for your Linux server
04:31 – How you go about finding the hostname for your Linux installation
05:24 – What exactly is a “hostname” anyway?
06:18 – What is a “domain name” and how does it differ from a “host name”?
09:59 – Example hostname and domain application within an organization
10:29 – Example “A Record” in DNS
12:01 – Expanding further on the differences between hostnames and domain names
15:03 – How does a domain controller fit in? Is it required?
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