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Connect to Linux by name rather than IP

Fresh6 days ago
Mar 15, 2026105593 views
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I'm new to Linux (currently running Ubuntu 10.04) and I have just finished setting up SSH access to my Linux Machine. Currently, I have to use to connect but would much rather be able to swap the IP for the computer name (like in Windows with ) or a domain name (like ). I don't really know where to…

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ssh root@x.x.x.x

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Fix for: Connect to Linux by name rather than IP

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1. Zero-config protocols (in order of preference) 1.1. mDNS (Multicast DNS) mDNS originates from Apple and is also known by the name Bonjour, which is Apple's branding for their mDNS implementation. It was originally an IP-based replacement for Appl…

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