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### 5.3.2.7 Setting your hostname

You should set your system hostname with the `hostname` command. This is usually called from `/etc/rc` or `/etc/rc.local`; simply search your system `rc` files to determine where it is invoked. For example, if your (full) hostname is `loomer.vpizza.com`, edit the appropriate `rc` file to execute the command:

`/bin/hostname loomer.vpizza.com`

Note that the `hostname` executable may not be found in `/bin` on your system.

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