rename node

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    Join to existing cluster after node rename

    I tried to rename two of my nodes in my lab, and as I expected bricked the cluster configuration. Then I removed the cluster configs and created a new one, unfortunately I can't join to it..... what could be the reason for that? root@sofx1010pve3302.home.lan:~# pvecm add 192.168.30.7 -use_ssh...
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    Cluster with two unstable nodes

    Hello everybody, after a week of researching and trying things out, I come to you for help. I have a cluster in proxmox 7 with two nodes. A week ago I configured HA and did the test of moving two VMs from node1 to node2. I left it overnight running and when I checked in the morning I found the...
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    how to removing a machine from the server and rename others?

    We are removing a machine from our cluster and wanted to rename others. Should we remove the machine from the cluster when connected or can it be done when it is offline? Also I found some links to rename the hosts but what is the good way to do it without reinstalling and resetting the licenses?
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    Proxmox crash after renaming a host as is described in the official documents!

    Hi there, I've just renamed a host in a single node proxmox installation as is described in the official documents here: https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Renaming_a_PVE_node After doing all steps in the document and rebooting the node, the /etc/pve directory is empty (not mounted), and the GUI in...
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    RFC: Rename Non-Cluster Node Without Reboot / Proxy not allowed (500)

    Do not blindly follow my work, especially in production. There are no warranties I can provide and these are not Proxmox supplied instructions. A host was renamed recently. The steps on the wiki indicate to rename some files /etc/hosts /etc/hostsname...
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    Is renaming a cluster node in a 4.4 cluster possible?

    Hi all, I've installed a new node to a 5 node cluster (pve 4.4). After I've configured everything I need (incl. ceph) I recognised that I've messed up the hostname of the new node. My question: Is there a reliable way to change the hostname of my new node without reinstalling everything?

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