305-300 Container Virtualization Practice Question
You are configuring an OpenVZ container. Which command is used to set the hostname of the container from the host?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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vzctl set CTID --hostname
'vzctl set [CTID] --hostname [NAME] --save' is the correct command to update the container's hostname.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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vzctl set CTID --hostname
Why this is correct
The vzctl command is the primary tool for OpenVZ management.
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vzcfg
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid utility name.
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hostnamectl
Why it's wrong here
This is for the host system.
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openvz-edit
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard utility.
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