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How can I
rename my Windows 2003 Domain
Controllers?
Although
not the best idea in the world and
although I rather re-build the entire
server from scratch, this can be done in
Windows Server 2003-based Domain
Controllers. The procedure is quite
simple. It only requires one reboot of
the DC that had it's name renamed. You
don't even have to sit near the DC, you
can accomplish it from any computer that
has the Windows Server 2003 Support
Tools installed, and if you have the
appropriate user credentials.
Note:
Only Windows Server 2003 Domain
Controllers can be renamed.
Note:
You must be a member of the Domain
Admins group.
Method #1
- Through the GUI
Although easier to
implement, if you rename a domain
controller through the System Properties
dialog box instead of using the
Netdom.exe tool, DNS and Active
Directory replication latency may delay
the ability of clients to locate or
authenticate to the renamed domain
controller. The length of this latency
depends on your network design and the
replication topology of your
organization.
To rename
a DC with the name from SERVER101
in the DPETRI.NET domain to
ZEUS follow the next steps:
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Open
the System applet in Control Panel
(or right-click My Computer and
choose Properties).
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In the
Computer Name tab click Change.
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A
warning message appears. Read it and
if you accept, click Ok.
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In the
Computer Name box type the new host
name of the Domain Controller. Click
Ok.
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In the
Computer Name Changes window, type
the name and password of a user that
is a member of the Domain Admins
group.
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A
warning window appears saying that
you must restart your computer.
Acknowledge it.
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Click
Ok all the way out, reboot your
computer
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