Network Domain Name - To long, need an alternate
I need to change a Server with a long name XXXXX.XXXXXXX (that's the length of the current Network Domain Name)
Can I create an Alternate Domain Name, that is shorter and still keep both? Do I need to?
I do not want to have to recreate desktops. I only have the one server.
I feel like this might be a really stupid question, not even sure if I am asking it right.
The current environment is Server 2012 Win7 Pro Workstations, no VM's
Can I create an Alternate Domain Name, that is shorter and still keep both? Do I need to?
I do not want to have to recreate desktops. I only have the one server.
I feel like this might be a really stupid question, not even sure if I am asking it right.
The current environment is Server 2012 Win7 Pro Workstations, no VM's
I'm not sure I understand your question fully.
Do you want to create an alternate DNS entry for a specific machine?
Do you want to create an alternate DNS entry for a specific machine?
ASKER
Sorry about not asking this correctly.
Here is my problem, our current NETWORK domain name is to long for a feature that a vendor would like to provide. I feel I have two choices.
Rename the Network Domain - easily enough I guess, just never had any luck with that, end up with having to recreate desktops. There are only about 17-18 machines so its probably the best plan.
The other option I was hoping for, can I create an "alias" name that is shorter and still points to the original network domain.
This is not an internet question, all of the traffic is internal.
Here is my problem, our current NETWORK domain name is to long for a feature that a vendor would like to provide. I feel I have two choices.
Rename the Network Domain - easily enough I guess, just never had any luck with that, end up with having to recreate desktops. There are only about 17-18 machines so its probably the best plan.
The other option I was hoping for, can I create an "alias" name that is shorter and still points to the original network domain.
This is not an internet question, all of the traffic is internal.
SOLUTION
membership
Create a free account to see this answer
Signing up is free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
Create a free account to see this answer
Signing up is free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required.
Most informative comments on the question
If for a business and not sure what to do with the domain, I would not touch anything and get some expert assistance to evaluate how things are configured, for expert advise.
This is something that is hard to do via a forum online without plenty of detail.
Why do you need to change the servers name? If you just need an alias to reach it on, you can setup an A record on DNS (IF DNS Server role is deployed and configured on the server)
Or is it the actual domain name you wish to change?
Perhaps you want to add a child domain?
Would need some more information :)
But again, if this is a business domain, and you are not sure on what you are doing, I would be hesitant to make any recommendations which might lead to the domain being at risk of failure.