Hostname
Displays the host name portion of the full computer name of the computer.
Syntax
hostname
Parameters
/? : Displays help at the command prompt.
Remarks
| • | For more information about specifying the full computer name, see Related Topics. |
| • | This command is available only if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol is installed as a component in the properties of a network adapter in Network Connections |
Examples
To display the name of the computer, type:
hostname
Formatting legend
| Format | Meaning |
Italic | Information that the user must supply |
Bold | Elements that the user must type exactly as shown |
Ellipsis (...) | Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line |
Between brackets ([]) | Optional items |
Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} | Set of choices from which the user must choose only one |
Courier font | Code or program output |
Specify your computer and workgroup names