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This error occurs when attempting to add a host using only the hostname without providing the necessary IP information only if the parent folder has a Management Board configured for SNMP.
The parent folder
Using this configuration can also produce issues during upgrades like the image below:
Solution
An IP address must be added to the host properties to correct this.
- Go to Setup > Host > Edit the properties of the host having issues.
- Place a [X] next to the Address within the Management Board section.
- Enter the missing IP into the text field.
- Save and try to discover services again.
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It is best practice to add a management board as a separate host and use SNMP or a special agent instead. |