Rename or Exchange Names

Hi!

What is the proper way of renaming a computer in windows 2003 Domain and
also changing an old pc with a new one?

Hello create_share,

Just rename the computer connected to the domain, nothing special. You need
to use an account that is able to change the name in AD so at least domain
admin.

Please define the old OS and new OS where you like to change between, is
there a need for applications to run on the new one as on the old machine?

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Hi!
>
> What is the proper way of renaming a computer in windows 2003 Domain
> and also changing an old pc with a new one?
>

Rename a computer:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...68(WS.10).aspx

If you are looking to transfer properties from an old computer to a new one
consider using Windows Easy Transfer
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en


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"create_share" <createshare@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi!
>
> What is the proper way of renaming a computer in windows 2003 Domain and
> also changing an old pc with a new one?

Hi
Carefull if you have apps that map to that "old" name.

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I hope that the information above helps you.
Have a Nice day.

Jorge Silva
MVP Directory Services

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"create_share" <createshare@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi!
>
> What is the proper way of renaming a computer in windows 2003 Domain and
> also changing an old pc with a new one?