---
title: "HostShortNameToIpFailedEvent"
description: "This event records that the host short name could not be resolved to an IP address. Cannot resolve short name {shortName} to IP address on host {host.name}."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/hostshortnametoipfailedevent.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Network Warning > HostShortNameToIpFailedEvent"
dateModified: "2026-09-17"
---

# HostShortNameToIpFailedEvent

## Summary

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

## Causes

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

## Resolutions

Review your DNS configurations:

1. Check hosts files for \<IP_ADDRESS\> hostname.domain.com hostname
2. Check /etc/resolv.conf for the correct value in DNS server or typos in the domain name or your DNS records

## External

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