Re: Change Computer Name and Domain Name of Active Directory Server

"Cameron Dorrough" <cdorrough@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Paul" <Paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > I have a Windows 2000 Advanced Server that is a domain controller and
AD.
> > I want to change the computer name and the domain name. How do I
> > accomplish this task? Thank You
>
> You get out the installation disks and start again.. Good luck :-)

Thinking about it.. I should clarify that statement.

You can run DCPROMO and demote the DC, then change the computer name then
run DCPROMO again with the new domain name, but depending upon exactly what
Services the DC is running, this may or may not actually work.

It is *way* quicker to start again.

Cameron:-)


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