Fixing Mac computer names in inventory

Instructions

1. Log into the desired macintosh as a local administrator
2. Under Sharing within System Preferences, change the computer name to match the name within AD
3. Run the Terminalprogram
   • execute: sudo nano /etc/hostconfig
     • You will be asked to authorize, use the credentials for the local admin account you are currently logged in as.
     • Add the line:

       HOSTNAME=-AUTOMATIC-

       
       
     • Hit Control+O, then press enter to save the changes
     • Hit Control+X to exit nano
   • Enter:

     sudo scutil --set HostName "computername"

     where computername is the name of the machine on the Tufts domain.
   • Exit terminal
4. Allow 10-15 minutes for the machine to update in the LANDesk Inventory after restarting.