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Is this for a business?<br />
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.<br />
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This is something that is hard to do via a forum online without plenty of detail.<br />
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)<br />
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Or is it the actual domain name you wish to change?<br />
Perhaps you want to add a child domain?<br />
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Would need some more information :)<br />
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.
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I'm not sure I understand your question fully. <br />
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Do you want to create an alternate DNS entry for a specific machine?
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Sorry about not asking this correctly.<br />
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Here is my problem, our current NETWORK domain name is to long for a feature that a vendor would like to provide. &nbsp;I feel I have two choices.<br />
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Rename the Network Domain - easily enough I guess, just never had any luck with that, end up with having to recreate desktops. &nbsp;There are only about 17-18 machines so its probably the best plan.<br />
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The other option I was hoping for, can I create an &quot;alias&quot; name that is shorter and still points to the original network domain. &nbsp;<br />
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This is not an internet question, all of the traffic is internal.
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Most informative comments on the question
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I need to change a Server with a long name XXXXX.XXXXXXX (that's the length of the current Network Domain Name)<br />
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Can I create an Alternate Domain Name, that is shorter and still keep both? &nbsp;Do I need to? &nbsp;<br />
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I do not want to have to recreate desktops. &nbsp;I only have the one server.<br />
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I feel like this might be a really stupid question, not even sure if I am asking it right.<br />
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The current environment is Server 2012 Win7 Pro Workstations, no VM's
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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

Network Domain Name - To long, need an alternate

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.

Networking

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.