How to change server 2008 computer name

Computer name is randomly generated and assigned during the installation, you get first chance to change it in Initial Configuration Tasks (ICT) Wizard. If you have skipped ICT wizard you can follow this process.

click on Start and select Run option. In run window type system.cpl and press ok

It would open system properties window click Change button

Type computer name

Always use a descriptive name with proper naming convention for server and other network locations.

After filing computer name click on ok and click on close

Restart is required to take effect. It would prompt for restart. Click on Restart Now

After restart computer name would be changed.

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