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The server to be renamed |
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Name and Domain change is not available. |
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Edit the registry |
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Export the CertSvc |
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Delete the CertSvc registry entry. |
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Now able to rename the server |
When you change the computer name you will see this warning. If you are using AD users be careful, It did not affect the server I was using but just be mindful.
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Essentials warring on renaming |
After you change the name and reboot your computer name will be changed.
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Name Change |
After changing the name and rebooting the system we can see that our system name is changed and we can still login to the system despite the warning.
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System renaming is complete |
You can see my full 8 minute video on how to do this on my YouTube page https://youtu.be/DP76WpqlUFo
References
https://winadminnotes.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/renaming-the-windows-server-essentials/