---
title: "HostIpToShortNameFailedEvent"
description: "This event records that the host IP address could not be resolved to a short name. Cannot resolve IP address to short name on host {host.name}. Check your host network configuration, DNS configuration, and so on."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/hostiptoshortnamefailedevent.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Network Warning > HostIpToShortNameFailedEvent"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# HostIpToShortNameFailedEvent

## Summary

This event records that the host IP address could not be resolved to a short name.

## Causes

Cannot resolve IP address to short name on host {host.name}.

## Resolutions

Check your host network configuration, DNS configuration, and so on.

## External

Refer to the [VMware Online Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/) for more information.