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https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=474663#c459762

           Summary: networkmanager: hostname is not sent by dhcp (RN)
    Classification: openSUSE
           Product: openSUSE 11.2
           Version: unspecified
          Platform: x86
        OS/Version: Other
            Status: NEW
          Severity: Enhancement
          Priority: P5 - None
         Component: Documentation
        AssignedTo: taroth@xxxxxxxxxx
        ReportedBy: ke@xxxxxxxxxx
         QAContact: ke@xxxxxxxxxx
                CC: jpr@xxxxxxxxxx, tambet@xxxxxxxxxx
          Found By: Documentation


+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #459762 +++

I'd like us to enhance the NetworkManager chapter of the Admin Guide
(networkmanager.xml).  At least, we should mention Connection Editor
(<command>nm-connection-editor</command>).  This is a proposed SLED 11 RN
snippet.  Maybe, you can make use of it:

<sect3 id="yast-and-nm" status="2009-02-10">
   <title>Using NetworkManager and DHCP</title>

   <para>NetworkManager creates network connection settings automatically.  If
it does not suit your needs, use Connection Editor
(<command>nm-connection-editor</command>) to customize it.</para>

   <para>When there is no configuration "profile" at all, NetworkManager
automatically creates one and names is "Auto $interface-name". That is made in
attempt to work without any configuration for as many cases as (securely)
possible.
</para>

   <para>If that does not work, create your own profile.  Note, you cannot edit
and change "Auto $interface-name". Connection Editor allows changing every
possible option with exception of "send hostname to DHCP server". In order to
set this option, use GNOME Configuration Editor
(<command>gconf-editor</command>). The key
<systemitem>/system/networking/connections/$number/ipv4/dhcp-hostname</systemitem>
(replace "$number" with the actual number) must be set to the string value,
which should be sent to the DHCP server.  A special value
<literal>system-hostname</literal> can be used to send the current hostname.
</para>

   <para>This reconfiguration might be necessary if you switch from
 "Traditional Method with ifup" to "User Controlled with NetworkManager" in the
 "Network Settings" dialog of YaST.</para>

   <para>For more information about NetworkManager, see the Adminstration
   Guide, Chapter NetworkManager.</para>
  </sect3>

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