Add entry to "/etc/hosts" file

Add entry to "/etc/hosts" file

Objectives

  1. Add an IP address and hostname to the "/etc/hosts" file on a terminal or tablet.

Prerequisites


  1. FullCount terminal or tablet.
  2. USB keyboard.

Instructions


  1. Connect the USB keyboard to the terminal or tablet.
  2. Power on the terminal or tablet.
  3. Log into the shell. Refer to POS Terminal Cheatsheet for instructions.
  4. Run the following command to edit the "/etc/hosts" file:

    # vi /etc/hosts
  5. Press Shift + g to jump to the end of the file.
  6. Press Shift + a to enter insert mode.
  7. Press Enter to add a new line.
  8. Type in the IP address of the device you're adding an entry for.
  9. Type a tab or space.
  10. Type in the hostname of the device you're adding an entry for.
  11. Press Esc.
  12. Type :wq (colon w q) and press Enter to save your changes.

Tips


  • If 'vi' isn't doing what you expect, and you can't figure out why, you may be in the wrong mode. Press Esc a couple times to get back to command mode.
  • If you have no idea what to do, press Esc, type :q! (colon q exclamation) and press Enter to quit without saving changes.

 


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