Yast DNS/Hostname module breaks network communication on Bond0

This document (7004239) is provided subject to the disclaimer at the end of this document.

Environment

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10

Situation

When a server/desktop is configured with NIC Bonding, the use of Yast's DNS/Host Name module will break the network on the server. Performing an ifdown/ifup or rcnetwork stop/start returns normal network function.

Resolution

There is a defect in /usr/share/YaST2/clients/dns.ycp. This has been reported to engineering and the issue will be fixed in SLE10 SP3, SLE11 SP1. There will also be a fix released for sle10sp2.

Disclaimer

This Support Knowledgebase provides a valuable tool for SUSE customers and parties interested in our products and solutions to acquire information, ideas and learn from one another. Materials are provided for informational, personal or non-commercial use within your organization and are presented "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.