domainname Command in Linux with Examples

This tutorial explains Linux “domainname” command, options and its usage with examples.

domainname – show or set the system’s NIS/YP domain name.

DESCRIPTION

Displays or sets the name of the current Network Information Service (NIS) domain.

SYNOPSIS

domainname [ DomainName ]

DomainName
Optional Argument to set the NIS domain name

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EXAMPLES

1. To join a new domain, enter

$ domainname caesar

In this example, the domainname command sets the NIS domain name to caesar.

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2. To find out the name of the domain your machine belongs to, enter:

$ domainname
caesar

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