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Werk #4510: Checking for name conflict during host rename

Component Setup
Title Checking for name conflict during host rename
Date Mar 22, 2017
Level Trivial Change
Class Bug Fix
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed
Checkmk versions & editions
1.5.0i1 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT
1.4.0b5 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT

The host rename function is now performing a check whether or not the host name is already used by another host. In case the name is in use an error is displayed.

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