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# Delete a host record in Infoblox

# Delete a host record in Infoblox {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 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 GovernPolicies.
2. Click New.
3. Fill out the fields on the Policy form (see table).

   | Field | Value |
   | 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. |
   |-|-|

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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, <kbd class="ph userinput">corp.servicenow.com</kbd>. Values for all the other properties are already populated.
10. Click Update and republish the policy.

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