Creating or updating a host profile fails with the error: Socket error: [Errno 97] Address family not supported by protocol

Resolution

VMware is aware of this issue.

To workaround this issue, enable the Security Profile in the CIM server.

To enable the Security Profile in the CIM server:

1. Log in to vCenter Server as an administrator from the vSphere Client.
2. Click the ESX host in the inventory.
3. Click the Configuration tab.
4. Click the Security Profile link.
5. Click Properties.
6. Click CIM Server > Options.
7. Select Start and Stop with host.
8. Click Start > OK.

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