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The operation cannot be performed while the host is part of a Windows domain.

mikericks — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 07:39:33 GMT

I am trying to alter the alterate DNS record for an esx5.1 host through vCenter but receive the following error;

The operation cannot be performed while the host is part of a Windows domain.

The host is joined to the domain, but has a static IP configuration. I would prefer to change the record without disrupting the VM's on the host.

Any advice would be appreciated

Thanks

Re: The operation cannot be performed while the host is part of a Windows domain.

OscarDavey — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:55:13 GMT

are you trying to add or remove the ESXI from the windows domain server ? if you are trying to remove it just go to the AD and remove it manually . or u have another question that i missed ?

Best regards

Your Oscar

Re: The operation cannot be performed while the host is part of a Windows domain.

mikericks — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 06:45:31 GMT

Thanks for the response, im not trying to remove from the domain, I am trying to alter the DNS settings of the host which are static. i.e change from 172.22.70.1 to 172.22.70.4

Re: The operation cannot be performed while the host is part of a Windows domain.

mikericks — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 10:10:19 GMT

Please see attached when attempting to alter DNS and Routing;

Re: The operation cannot be performed while the host is part of a Windows domain.

mikericks — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:21:11 GMT

FYI I got around this issue by leaving the domain, altering the DNS settings, then rejoining domain.

Re: The operation cannot be performed while the host is part of a Windows domain.

MRoushdy — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:27:01 GMT

You can also change it directly from DCUI, or using PowerCli. it works fine and worked for me.