[CentOS] UUID for network cards

[Michael Simpson]

On 15 December 2011 13:23, Dennis Jacobfeuerborn <dennisml at conversis.de> wrote:
> On 12/14/2011 04:47 PM, Helmut Drodofsky wrote:
>> Hello,

>> The server connects correct the network with the updated HWADDR without
>> any UUID. Why do I need an UUID?
>>
>> Thank you for help in advance.
>
> I'm only speculating here since I did notice the new UUIDs but haven't had
> to deal with them so far

more speculation but i am guessing it might be to stop the problem
with interfaces randomly swapping aliases on reboots

http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/rhel-fedora-centos-howto-swap-ethernet-aliases/

mike