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oliver_g
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changing esxi host ip address - any side effects?

Hello Members,

I have seen many ways to change an IP address of an exsi host - but no information on possible problems

if an ip address on a host is changed. I have two Standalones hosts, one with VCSA running as a vm,

and Three hosts that are on VCSA -I am required to change all ip addresses on this environment.

I am still trying to find out if I can or cannot change the IP of or VCSA - I do not need info on this as I have seen

several posts on doing (or not doing) this. I may have to build a new VCSA, - Still checking that.

Is it possible to change the ip address of the host in VCSA without impacting the vms on the host?

Should I change the ip address of the vm before changing the ip of the host (in VCSA or not).

Any suggestions are welcomed.

Oliver G.,

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scott28tt
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Lots of information on your previous thread: Esxi Host IP Changing - and hosted vm's


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jburen
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Is it possible to change the ip address of the host in VCSA without impacting the vms on the host? Yes, but you change it on the host.

Should I change the ip address of the vm before changing the ip of the host (in VCSA or not). It doesn't matter.

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oliver_g
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Hello jburen and

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Thanks for the information. Also sorry for the duplicate post. I will check the link on effective posts.

I have been searching for a way to find what I have posted in this community, but have yet to find out

how to find questions/responses I have posted.

Thanks,

OliverG

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sjesse
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Click on your name in the upper right and click on preferences and make sure you set it to yes for anything you want emails about.

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