How do I set $HOSTNAME to dynamically update with the hostname that is specified for the ip in DNS?

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#1

How do I set $HOSTNAME to dynamically update with the hostname that is specified for the ip in DNS?

#2

Hi
YaST->NetworkDevices->Network Settings on the Hostname/DNS tab, check
the box ‘Change Hostname via DHCP’ anf then OK.

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Cheers Malcolm °¿° (Linux Counter #276890)
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#3

Why is this needed?

#4

Its easier to control hostname through dns then through going on each computer and manually changing the hostname

Is there a command line way of enabling this function?

Thanks