Domain Rename Step by Step Guide - Microsoft

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Will renaming the domain to an already established dns forward lookup zone create problems or will it transfer all the objects and merge the two zones?
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Will renaming the domain to an already established dns forward lookup zone create problems or will it transfer all the objects and merge the two zones?

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We're in the process of upgrading our systems and introducing Exchange 2010 into the mix. One problem: our domain is &quot;nobts_web.edu&quot; which is incompatible with Exchange 2010. Exchange will not install on a domain including an underscore (&quot;_&quot;). We would like the domain to be &quot;nobts.edu&quot; to correspond with our websites and other services. Thus, I'm wondering what the best practice is for solving this issue.<br />
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I'm concerned about the 300+ workstation on our campus and extension centers that log into AD regularly and how to migrate them with the least blood shed possible. I'd like to not have to visit each workstation but will if no better solution exists.<br />
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I'm really not sure what direction is the best route. Your help is greatly appreciated!
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We're in the process of upgrading our systems and introducing Exchange 2010 into the mix. One problem: our domain is "nobts_web.edu" which is incompatible with Exchange 2010. Exchange will not install on a domain including an underscore ("_"). We would like the domain to be "nobts.edu" to correspond with our websites and other services. Thus, I'm wondering what the best practice is for solving this issue.

I'm concerned about the 300+ workstation on our campus and extension centers that log into AD regularly and how to migrate them with the least blood shed possible. I'd like to not have to visit each workstation but will if no better solution exists.

I'm really not sure what direction is the best route. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Removing Underscore from AD Domain Name - Best Practice

Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft brand for identity-related capabilities. In the on-premises world, Windows Server AD provides a set of identity capabilities and services, and is hugely popular (88% of Fortune 1000 and 95% of enterprises use AD). This topic includes all things Active Directory including DNS, Group Policy, DFS, troubleshooting, ADFS, and all other topics under the Microsoft AD and identity umbrella.

Active Directory

Exchange is the server side of a collaborative application product that is part of the Microsoft Server infrastructure. Exchange's major features include email, calendaring, contacts and tasks, support for mobile and web-based access to information, and support for data storage.

Exchange

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical, globally distributed system responsible for associating the name of a computer, service or other resource into an IP address for connecting to the Internet or a private network. Most prominently, it translates domain names to the numerical IP addresses needed for the purpose of computer services and devices worldwide.