Delete a host record in Infoblox

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • When a virtual machine is de-provisioned, delete the host record from Infoblox. Deleting the host record enables that IP address to be available and be reused for other virtual machines.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_cmp.cloud_admin

    Procedure

    1. In the Cloud Admin Portal, navigate to Govern > Policies.
    2. Click New.
    3. Fill out the fields on the Policy form (see table).
      FieldValue
      Policy Name Enter a descriptive name.
      Policy Trigger Select on Resource operation.
      Resource Block Select ResourceBlock Virtual Server.
      Operation Select Virtual Server interface Deprovision.
      Moment Select Post Operation.
    4. Click Submit to publish the policy.
    5. Create a policy rule for the policy and click Update.
    6. In the Policy Rules Action related list, click New to create a policy action.
    7. Select IP Address Management in the Create Policy Rule Action dialog box.
      Enter a name in the Action Name field, select Infoblox in the Provider Type list, and select Release IP address in the IPAM Method Name list.
    8. Click Submit.
    9. In the Policy Rule Action Attributes section, enter the domain name of your company network in the DNSSuffix field.
      As an example, corp.servicenow.com. Values for all the other properties are already populated.
    10. Click Update and republish the policy.