Multiple choice technology operating systems

Can I change hostname of my AIX server without reboot?

  1. Yes, use smitty hostname and reboot is not required

  2. No, We have to change and to make it permanent we have to reboot the server

  3. Depends on the runlevel

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

AIX allows changing the hostname via the smitty interface without a reboot; the change takes effect immediately for the running session, and persistence can be set via the same tool. Therefore, the stored answer is correct.

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