How to Change the IP address in LINUX
Method 1: Command Line
Step 1: Edit in /etc/sysconfig/network File
In order to change the IP address edit the following files:
# vim /etc/sysconfig/network NETWORKING=yes HOSTNAME=tecdistro.com
Step 2: Modify in Interface
To change the interface edit the following file:
# vim /etc/network/interfaces
Also change the network script file:
# vim /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 DEVICE=eth0 BOOTPROTO=static ONBOOT=yes HWADDR=06:b8:60:e2:ad:3f IPADDR=10.104.254.244 NETMASK=255.255.255.192
Step 3: Restart Network
Now restart the network:
/etc/init.d/network restart
Method 2: GUI Environment
Step 1: Execute setup Command
# setup
Select Network Configuration Tab
Step 2: Select Device Configuration
Step 3: Select ethernet
Step 4: Modify Network Configurations
Once the changes have made, Select SAVE & QUIT and press ENTER key from keyboard.
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