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CB Response: Why is the Hostname Different Than the Computer Domain Name?

CB Response: Why is the Hostname Different Than the Computer Domain Name?

Environment

  • CB Response Console: All Supported Versions
  • Microsoft Windows: All Supported Versions

Question

Why is the Hostname being truncated? 

Answer

The CB Response console uses the NetBIOS name for the Hostname in Windows which has a 15 character limit

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