Rename Domain Controller–Server 2008

1. In Server Manager, click Change System Properties.

2. On the Computer Name tab, click Change.

3. Click OK to acknowledge that renaming the domain controller may cause it to become temporarily unavailable to users and computers.

4. Under Computer Name, type the new name, and then click OK.

5. Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.

6. If you are prompted, provide the user name and password for an account with Domain Admin or Enterprise Admin credentials.