Is modifying localhost entry in /etc/hosts supported?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Is it safe to change the order of hostnames in the 127.0.0.1 entry in /etc/hosts?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (All Versions)

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