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

[mikericks]

Hi

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

M

[OscarDavey]

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

[mikericks]

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

[mikericks]

Please see attached when attempting to alter DNS and Routing;

[mikericks · Accepted solution]

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

[MRoushdy]

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