How to change the name of hosts registered with Satellite Server 6

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

When a host is registered in Satellite 6, certificates are created for subscription (used by RHSM) and for Puppet. The certificates are tied to the host name. They have to be removed and recreated after changing the host name.

Environment

  • Red Hat Satellite 6

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