Change IP address

[jlmk]

Dear all,

Anyone knows which files I need to amend if I wish to change the IP address of a Solaris machine. As I know the hosts, netmasks under /etc. Any other files?? Pls help.

 

[Butterfly123]

Following are the files u need to change the IP:
/etc/hosts
/etc/netmasks

U can change the IP of Solaris while its running by using ifconfig command as well. No need to boot the machine for the same.

Regds,

- Hemant
Networking and Systems Integration Group
Satyam Computer Services Ltd

 

[bkonline]

Solaris IP can be changed using the follow commands:
(must be root)
#ifconfig -a "(displays your nic type & other info)"
#ifconfig nic-name ip-number netmask you-net-mask
#ifconfig nic-name plumb

Example for an Intel machine with 3com nic:
#ifconfig -a
#ifconfig elxl0 10.0.0.1 netmask 255.0.0.0
#ifconfig elxl0 plumb

This is in addition to updating your /etc/ files.
goodluck.

 

[Butterfly123]

Well, with bkonline's tip, the IP can very well be changed.. But the UP changes must be applied in /etc/hosts otherwise changes will be gone after the reboot.

Regds,



- Hemant
Networking and Systems Integration Group
Satyam Computer Services Ltd

 

[Guest_imported]

Is there a way to change the date at the boot prompt. (Ok>)

Thanks in advance