Network Management

Node showing as a virtual machine hosted by X when it is a physical Linux node monitored via an agent

This article provides instructions to troubleshoot when Node Details is showing as a virtual machine hosted by X when it is a physical Linux node monitored via an agent

First published date

3/10/2021 10:14 AM

Last published date

3/4/2025 11:58 PM

Overview

Node Details shows that Node is a Virtual Machine hosted by X when it is a physical Linux Node monitored via an agent
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Product section

Network Performance Monitor

Cause

This happens when NodeID is tagged to an incorrect IP address in VIM_Virtual Machine database table.

Resolution

  1. Obtain NodeID from Nodes database table
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  2. Search VIM_VirtualMachines database table for the NodeID
  3. Checked that IP address doesn't match and does not exist in the Nodes database table.
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  4. Perform the following to address the issue
    •  Launch Orion database manager.
    • Execute the following to the Orion database.
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UPDATE VIM_VirtualMachines SET NodeID = NULL
WHERE IPAddress = 'XX.XX.XX.XX'