Changing domain name 1

[Noip]

Hi
I would like to change the actual domain name set on a win2k server box from

http://www.mydomainname.com

to mydomainname.com. I've made an error when assigning this name to my PDC. Since by default win2k pro boxes and other machines are using the netbios mydomainname, I don't think it would be a big deal after the change is made. Any idea of how to make this change as smooth as possible....

 

[paul123456]

yes there is a tool to do this it is called rendom.exe

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/tools/domainrename/default.asp

copy and paste the above url

Good luck
let me know how the project goes
Thanks, PAUL

 

[brontosaurus]

Guys, that tool is for .NET server. NOT W2K.

 

[Noip]

I can't understand, bronto!
I have downloaded a word file from this link given by Paul with the title: Microsoft windows 2000 server - step by step guide to implementing domain rename. But further it is written:

This document provides the information and step-by-step instructions necessary to perform a domain rename operation in an existing implementation of the Active Directory™ directory service in a Microsoft® Windows® .NET forest. When additional information is required, references to the Microsoft® Windows® .NET Server Resource Kit and Windows .NET Server Help and Support Center are provided.

 

[brontosaurus]

hey, don't kill me, I didn't do it...

I know, the article is very misleading....

 

[Noip]

Whatever thanks to you Paul and Bronto