[NTLUG:Discuss] Host / Domain Name

[Dennis Rice]

When using RH / Fedora, I can issue the command 'hostname', and as I 
entered the information, I get back the hostname and domain name, as I 
entered them during installation.  If I query the system for the domain 
name, I get nothing.

 If I issue the command 'hostname -f', I get back "unknown host", and 
likewise for 'hostname -d'.  I would have assumed that these commands 
would have trunkated the fqdn.

If I issue the command 'domainname', I get back "(none)".  When doing a 
man on domainname, I get the page for hostname.

I can assign a domain name with the domainname command, but it is not 
permanent.

Where does RH / Fedora store the domain name?  Would appreciate if 
someone could provide insight and help my knowledge of this situation.  
Want to document it in my book.

Thanks,
Dennis Rice
dennis at dearroz.net