Change host name on domain controller

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The full computer name is smi_1.smi.com. As it turns out
the "_" is an illegal character that does not allow some
web apps to function. I am not an admin & I've not done
this before. but I am trying to change the smi_1 to smi01.
What is required and what are the issues with doing this.
 
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gk said:
The full computer name is smi_1.smi.com. As it turns out
the "_" is an illegal character that does not allow some
web apps to function. I am not an admin & I've not done
this before. but I am trying to change the smi_1 to smi01.
What is required and what are the issues with doing this.
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What OS?

Actually you can't on W2k. Do you have more than one DC? If so, and it's
name is ok, demote the first one, change the name, then re-promote it back
up.

Or do you still have an NT4 BDC as part of the picture?

Heres' one method for W2k.
292541 - How to Rename the DNS name of a Windows 2000 Domain [As long as the
domain is in mixed mode]:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=292541

If W2k3, there is a domain rename tool.
Domain Rename Tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/tools/domainrename/default.asp

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Ace

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Ace Fekay, MCSE 2000, MCSE+I, MCSA, MCT, MVP
Microsoft Windows MVP - Active Directory
 
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