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title: "HostShortNameInconsistentEvent"
description: "This event records that host name resolution returned different names on the host. Host names are resolved to the same IP address. Check your host network configuration and your DNS configuration. There may be duplicate entries."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/hostshortnameinconsistentevent.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Network Warning > HostShortNameInconsistentEvent"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
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# HostShortNameInconsistentEvent

## Summary

This event records that host name resolution returned different names on the host.

## Causes

Host names are resolved to the same IP address.

## Resolutions

Check your host network configuration and your DNS configuration. There may be duplicate entries.

## External

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