hostid is a command in Linux that is used to display the Host’s ID in hexadecimal format. It provides a quick and straightforward way to retrieve the host ID, allowing administrators to associate it with software licenses or perform system-specific operations.
Syntax of `hostid` command in Linux
hostid [OPTION]
Options provided by hosted
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hostid --help
: It displays helpful information.
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hostid --version
: It displays version information.