Hostid
The Hostid is required for the licensing process and here is how to get it:
Windows
Run the "Command" (cmd.exe) application.
Enter
ipconfig /allCopy down the "Physical Address" (aka "MAC address") from the "Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection" (or "... Wireless Connection") section.
The hyphens between the two-digit blocks are not necessary.
All addresses shown here are examples and have to be replaced through your actual address!
Linux
As the root user (or user with appropriate permissions)
Type "ifconfig -a"
From the displayed information, find eth0 (this is the default first Ethernet adapter)
Locate the number next to the HWaddr. This is your MAC address - the colons between the two-digit blocks are not necessary.
All addresses shown here are examples and have to be replaced through your actual address!
eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:08:C7:1B:8C:02
inet addr:192.168.111.20 Bcast:192.168.111.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
macOS
Open the "System Preferences" and go to "Network"
Select an ethernet port and click on More Options... > Hardware
Copy down the "MAC-Address" code for the licensing process - the colons between the two-digit blocks are not necessary.
All addresses shown here are examples and have to be replaced through your actual address!