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The information contained in this section applies to IBM WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 and Feautre Pack 8. The documentation also applies to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.
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Configuring a cloned WebSphere Commerce environment
A cloned virtual environment creates a separate copy of the original web server, application server, and database. After you clone a WebSphere Commerce virtual environment, you need to configure the clone to differentiate from the original environment.
Updating the host name in the operating system
You need to change the host name in the operating system of the cloned virtual machine to uniquely identify the machine on the network.

Updating the host name in the operating system

You need to change the host name in the operating system of the cloned virtual machine to uniquely identify the machine on the network.

About this task

Follow your network guidelines and instructions of your operating system to change the host names. The steps can be specific to the operating systems and network environments. Here is an example:

Procedure

Set the host name in the /etc/hostname file.
Set up your network by updating the /etc/hosts file so that the host name points to the new IP address.