How to change the hostname on Ubuntu 16.04


Today we are looking at how to change the hostname of Ubuntu.  Please follow the video for a visual guide, and find the commands below.  Enjoy!

Commands Used:
sudo nano /etc/hostname
sudo nano /etc/hosts

reboot your system

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