Issue:
The hostname has been changed for the PowerChute Network Shutdown Virtual Appliance, but after the Appliance is rebooted, the hostname reverts to localhost.
Product Line:
PowerChute Network Shutdown Appliance
Environment:
VMWare ESXi
PowerChute Network Shutdown Appliance 4.x & 3.x
Cause:
VAMI scripts that are used when creating Virtual Appliances. Information can be found in VMware Kbase 2009519
Solution:
If running PCNS 4.2 build 6755 or above to change the hostname, run the command hostnamectl set-hostname "new hostname."
NOTE: You must stop or restart the PCNS service for the hostname to change in the PCNS web interface.The commands are service PowerChute stop and service PowerChute start.
The hostname has been changed for the PowerChute Network Shutdown Virtual Appliance, but after the Appliance is rebooted, the hostname reverts to localhost.
Product Line:
PowerChute Network Shutdown Appliance
Environment:
VMWare ESXi
PowerChute Network Shutdown Appliance 4.x & 3.x
Cause:
VAMI scripts that are used when creating Virtual Appliances. Information can be found in VMware Kbase 2009519
Solution:
If running PCNS 4.2 build 6755 or above to change the hostname, run the command hostnamectl set-hostname "new hostname."
NOTE: You must stop or restart the PCNS service for the hostname to change in the PCNS web interface.The commands are service PowerChute stop and service PowerChute start.
Publié pour:APC Belgium
