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Subject: Re: What's the most effective way to restart net && children?
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.. use avahi or some other multicast DNS setup; have boxes announce
their current host that way?


Adrian

On 3 December 2012 08:05, Chris H <chris#@1command.com> wrote:
> Greetings,
>  I've always maintained at least a /24 since the early 80's.
> I'm now evaluating a new ISP, and am not ready to commit. Until then I'll be
> forced to use DHCP. My problem is that they are really mercenary about their
> lease(s) -- ~24hrs! So, given that I am treating the assigned IP(s) as pseudo-static,
> I would prefer not to bounce the box(es).
> I currently bounce them alternating rc & hosts, etc. I can easily switch configs
> "on the fly" by restarting network & related services, but am looking for a
> _graceful_ way to re-start the network. I see /etc/netstart, but it looks a little
> more /brutal/ than I was hoping for. Any and all suggestions _greatly_ appreciated.
>
> Thank you for all your time, and consideration.
>
> --Chris
>
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