Change Name of Server in MOSS Farm

1. Change alternate access mappings in Central Administration

   1. Central Administration > Operations > Alternate access Mappings

      

   2. Edit each mapping so that it reflects your new server name

      1. Ensure port numbers are the same

2. Use stsadm renameserver operation 1.
    

   ``` 
    stsadm -o renameserver -newservername <newname> -oldservername <oldname> 
   ```
   

3. Rename Server

   1. My Computer > Properties > Computer Name (tab) > Change (button)
   2. Type in new name of server
   3. Reboot server

- Dan Lewis