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SUSE Linux Enterprise can use the DES, MD5, or Blowfish encryption types for
passwords. The default encryption type is Blowfish. To change the encryption type,
click Expert Options > Encryption Type and select the new type.
3.11.2 Hostname
The hostname is the computer's name in the network. The domain name is the name of
the network. A hostname and domain are proposed by default. If your system is part
of a local network or should be accessible from the Internet, the domain name used
here must be that expected by the network or Internet. For a system in a local network,
the hostname should be unique in the network.
In many networks, the system receives its hostname over DHCP, in which case you
should not modify the name. Instead select Change Hostname via DHCP.
To be able to access your system using this hostname, select Write Hostname to
/etc/hosts. This assigns the IP address 127.0.0.2 to the name, both with and without the
domain.
To change hostname settings at any time after installation, use YaST Network Devices
> Network Card. For more information, see
Card with YaST" (page 560).
3.11.3 Network
TIP: IBM System z: Network Configuration
For the IBM System z platforms, a working network connection is needed at
installation time to connect to the target system, the installation source, and
the YaST terminal controlling the process. The steps to set up the network are
discussed in the network configuration chapter of the Architecture-Specific In-
formation manual (Chapter 2, Preparing for Installation (↑Architecture-Specific
Information)). The IBM System z platforms only support the types of network
interfaces mentioned there (OSA Token Ring, OSA Ethernet, OSA Gigabit Eth-
ernet, OSA Express Fast Ethernet, Escon, IUCV, and OSA Express High-Speed
Token Ring). The YaST dialog simply displays the interface with its settings as
already configured. Just confirm this dialog to continue.
Section 30.4.1, "Configuring the Network
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