Rename a site

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To rename a site

Open Active Directory Sites and Services.
In the console tree, right-click the site that you want to rename, and then click Rename.

Where?
- Active Directory Sites and Services/Sites/site that you want to rename
Type the new site name.

Notes

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Domain Admins group or the Enterprise Admins group in Active Directory, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure. For more information, see Default local groups, Default groups, and Using Run as.
To open Active Directory Sites and Services, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Active Directory Sites and Services.
It is recommended that you use legal Domain Name System (DNS) names when you create new site names; otherwise, your site will only be accessible where a Microsoft DNS server is used. For more information about DNS names, see Related Topics.

Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.