Completing the Domain Rename Operation

Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

This task provides information and procedures for completing the domain rename operation. After you complete the domain rename procedures in Performing the Domain Rename Operation, complete the instructions in this task to be sure that all functionality that relies on the accurate domain name has been addressed with any needed related tasks.

Task requirements

The following is required to perform the procedures for this task:

• Rendom.exe

To complete this task, perform the following procedures:

• Verify Certificate Security

• Perform Miscellaneous Tasks

• Back Up Domain Controllers

• Restart Member Computers

• Exchange-Specific Steps: Verify the Exchange Rename and Update Active Directory Connector

• Perform Attribute Cleanup

• Rename Domain Controllers