Networks

Ask something
Question Locked

Renaming SBS 2003 Domain

0 helpful
7 replies

by peter

Closed to new repliesThis discussion is closed. It stays readable, but it takes no new replies.

Hi all,

Here's my situation. 1 server running SBS 2003. 7 clients (all XP), 6 of which have not yet joined the domain. Domain name was initialized by EMR software vendor then shipped to me (in WI) from software vendor (in CA).

From what I've read, to rename the domain you need to set up a "control station" that is both a member of the domain, and running some flavor of Server 2003. All other computers at my disposal are running XP. Additionally, the control station must not be a domain controller.

Is there any way I can rename this domain? I'll admit I'm not too familiar with SBS 2003, but is there a way for me to downgrade the server from a domain controller without any other servers running on the network? From my perspective, a reinstall is in order, but that will require me to inevitably send the server back to CA, miss 2 weeks of planned training on the EMR software for end users, and push back the planned 2/18 opening.

Any comments, suggestions, or additional questions are appreciated.

phbills

7 replies

by cg it

The rename tool only works on Standard, Enterprise and DataCenter editions.

send it back, have the reinstall with the domain name you want. I would stick with the .local extenstion and during setup the wizard will ask for your public domain name [.com/.net] for Exchange so you don't have to worry about using .com/.net extension on the internal network...

by peter

Thanks for the reply. Though through a different constraint, you've confirmed my fears. The problem with the domain name is that it's similar to, but significantly different from, the business's real name. It's a small detail, but one that looks you straight in the face like a dead pixel every time you log in. Especially if you're the business owner whose business name is the domain name.

Thanks for the input.

Any other comments on this thread confirming CG IT's prognosis, or adding anything additional are welcomed.

by computercookie

but it won't work?

I've only tried it once and followed all steps that I could find and guess what?

by computercookie

It didn't work. That was about three years ago.
My teacher at the time, said HA HA HA "computer says no!" "Even if I could manage to do it it nothing would work it, HA HA HA, however if you manage to do it I'd be interested!"

This discussion is closed to new replies.