SBS: Changing Domain or Computer Name (196443)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.0
  • Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.0a
  • Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5
This article was previously published under Q196443

SUMMARY

After the installation of Small Business Server is completed, the domain name and computer name should never be changed. Changing either of these settings may cause problems that requires a complete reinstallation of Small Business Server.

Changing either the domain name or computer name is not supported on Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server. Each application is configured with the settings chosen during the initial installation and would all need to be changed individually.

MORE INFORMATION

This scenario is also explained on page 131 in Appendix A of the Start Here Guide that ships with Small Business Server.

REFERENCES

For information regarding changing these options in Windows NT that was not bundled with Small Business Server, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

175023 Renaming a Windows NT Domain Member

150298 Renaming a Windows NT PDC or BDC

185740 Unable to Add/Remove SBS Components w/ Renamed Admin Account

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/19/2003
Keywords:kbinfo KB196443
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