Demystifying Hostnames and Domain Names in Linux, and How Server Naming Benefits You

Were you every confused regarding the differences and use-cases between a hostname and domain name for a device within your network? How does naming your servers benefit you? In this latest episode of the Linux Crash Course series, we'll explore some foundational concepts around both.

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00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Set up your own Linux instance with Linode (Sponsor)
02:40 - Why it's important to set the hostname for your Linux server
04:31 - How you go about finding the hostname for your Linux installation
05:24 - What exactly is a "hostname" anyway?
06:18 - What is a "domain name" and how does it differ from a "host name"?
09:59 - Example hostname and domain application within an organization
10:29 - Example "A Record" in DNS
12:01 - Expanding further on the differences between hostnames and domain names
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