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

User ke@novell.com added comment 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@novell.com ReportedBy: ke@novell.com QAContact: ke@novell.com CC: jpr@novell.com, tambet@novell.com 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>