Microsoft actually has a procedure on how to rename a DC: https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc794951(v=ws.10).aspx I've had to do this and its worked fine. I assume this is a supported way by Microsoft to do this since its their documentation but... Ryan
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Leone Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 6:58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] RE: Renaming a Computer On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 7:04 AM, Michael B. Smith <[email protected]> wrote: > > It is not supported to rename a domain controller. Did not know that. But if you stop to think about it, that seems right. > Sidebar: there are some special things that can be done to rename a DC (and > there are several people [Bob? Brian? Volunteers?] that can tell you how), I > don't think it's worth the hassle for most companies. Demote the DC with old name; rename; re-promote with the new name? :-) MiTek Holdings, Inc., 2011-2014, All Rights Reserved ________________________________ This communication (including any attachments) contains information which is confidential and may also be privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), please note that any distribution, copying, or use of this communication or the information in it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and then destroy any copies of it.
