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hostname

hostname <name>

Description

This command changes the hostname of the Virtual Controller.

Syntax

Parameter

Description

<name> Configures a hostname for the Virtual Controller.

Usage Guidelines

The hostname is used as the default prompt. You can use any alphanumeric character, punctuation, or symbol characters. When spaces, plus symbols (+), question marks (?), or asterisks (*) are used, enclose the text in quotes.

Example

The following example configures host name for an IAP.

(Instant AP)# hostname IAP1

Command History

Version

Description

Aruba Instant 6.2.1.0-3.3

This command is introduced.

Command Information

IAP Platform

Command Mode

All platforms

Privileged EXEC mode