Preseed file and hostname not used on installed system

[john doe <johndoe65534@mail.com>]

Hi, I'm installing Debian Stretch using a preseed file, the preseed file
is common for multiple hosts with the exception of the hostname.

boot: auto hostname=try domain=example.com ...
url=tftp://hostname/preseed.cfg

The host name specified is not used when Debian is installed, it is
always set to 'bad'.

I understand the limitations but what is the proper way to specify the
desired hostname or are workarounds (1) the way to go?

Any help/hints is appriciated.


https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/106614/preseed-cfg-ignoring-hostname-setting


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John Doe