Find Host ID Number on Solaris | System Admin Guide

Identifying the Host ID on Solaris Systems

Within the Solaris operating system, the hostid functions in a manner comparable to the hostname. Determining the hostid of a Solaris server can be accomplished through several methods.

Using the sysdef Command

The sysdef utility is a powerful tool for retrieving comprehensive system details, encompassing both hardware and system-level information.

To obtain the hostid using sysdef, execute the following command:

# sysdef -h
*
* Hostid
*
 3adf6e7c

This command will display the system's hostid, as illustrated in the example output.

Utilizing the hostid Command

A more direct approach to quickly ascertain the hostid is through the hostid utility itself.

Simply run the following command in your terminal:

# hostid
*
* Hostid
*
 3adf6e7c

The hostid command provides a concise output, directly presenting the system's unique identifier.

Both methods reliably provide the hostid, allowing administrators to easily identify Solaris systems within a network environment.