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HostGetShortNameFailedEvent

Summary

Cannot complete command 'hostname -s' on host {host.name} or returned incorrect name format.

Causes

Review the event description for detail on the cause.

Resolutions

Review VMware online documents such as vSphere Troubleshooting Guide to resolve the host issues.

External

See the vSphere Availability Guide for more information.