Troubleshooting | Invalid Hostnames with truncation

Learn how to avoid invalid hostnames and ensure smooth operation.

Updated at September 27th, 2024

Affected Products

Hardware Model/Series
N/A
Software
QDS

Problem | Symptoms

A hostname that ends with a hyphen (-) is invalid. If the hostname is longer than 32 characters, truncation will occur, which can result in the hostname ending in a hyphen.


Causes | Verification

The truncation of hostnames longer than 32 characters can lead to the hostname ending with a hyphen, which is invalid.


Solution | Workaround

Ensure hostnames are 32 characters or fewer to avoid ending with a hyphen.