Dear Bob. > /etc/sysconfig/network > Hostname=server1.mydomain.com > (where the domain is one of my websites on the server, actually my name > server too) As mentioned before, I cannot see that this variable is used in any form. > Change /etc/hosts > First of all, leave all the original stuff and do not alter. > Underneath the original stuff, just add > <ipaddress> server1.mydomain.com > > REBOOT If you have read the initial posting this is about setting up the hostname on machines without a network connection (but loopback). Best Regards Marcus