Wired Network: Retiring a USNH Server

Summary

Server administrators may request to remove the DNS entry for their device(s) and/or initiate the server retirement process. A DNS removal request deletes the associated DNS entry while the retirement process decommissions the DNS/IP information across all Enterprise systems.

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Summary

Retiring a UNH Server

Server administrators may request to remove the DNS entry for their device(s) and/or initiate the server retirement process. A DNS removal request deletes the associated DNS entry while the retirement process decommissions the DNS/IP information across all Enterprise systems.

 

How-To

Task: Retire a UNH Server

Step 1 - Navigate to the NAC Portal (https://networking.usnh.edu/nac), log in and select "My Servers".

Step 2 -  Select the gears icon next to the appropriate entry.

sample of Server List View

 

Step 3 - In the Server Details view, select "Remove DNS" from the drop-down menu. Additional dialog will appear confirming you wish to remove the DNS record. To request removal of only the DNS record, complete the form by entering justification for removal and click Submit. If you wish to request removal of the DNS record and removal from enterprise systems (e.g. VMWare, AD, security policies, etc.), check the "Initiate Retirement Workflow" check box, enter justification and click Submit.

sample details view

 

Outcome

You will understand how to retire a UNH server.

 

Need additional help?

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.  

 

 

 

Details

Details

Article ID: 2205
Created
Thu 3/26/20 3:42 PM
Modified
Tue 9/2/25 9:43 AM
Applicable Institution(s):
Keene State College (KSC)
Plymouth State University (PSU)
University of New Hampshire (UNH)
USNH System Office