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Symptom & Impact
Static IP configuration disappears when host restarts.
Environment & Reproduction
nmcli shows connection present but device falls back to DHCP.
Root Cause Analysis
Run nmcli connection show and inspect keyfile under /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections.
Quick Triage
Profile not saved or autoconnect disabled.
Step-by-Step Diagnosis
Set ipv4 method/manual and autoconnect yes via nmcli, then reload connection.

Solution – Primary Fix
Reboot and validate with ip addr and nmcli device status.
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Solution – Alternative Approaches
Version-control keyfiles in infrastructure repo.
Verification & Acceptance Criteria
Reactivate previous profile using nmcli connection up .
Rollback Plan
Apply settings through rhel-system-roles.network.
Prevention & Hardening
nmcli con mod; nmcli con up; systemctl restart NetworkManager
Related Errors & Cross-Refs
Attach NM logs from journalctl -u NetworkManager -b.
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References & Further Reading
firewalld zone binding follows active connection profile.
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