Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Domain Rename

Operating System Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Domain Rename Microsoft Corporation Published: April 2003 Last Updated: August 2004 Abstract This document provides the information and step-by-step instructions necessary to perform a domain rename operation in an existing implementation of the Active DirectoryTM directory service in a Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 forest. When additional information is required, references to the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Resource Kit and Windows Server 2003 Server Help and Support Center are provided. The steps to prepare for and perform the domain rename procedure are described in this document. All preliminary steps must be completed before any steps in the domain rename process can be performed. Prior to performing the steps in this document, it is highly recommended that you read and understand the document titled "Understanding How Domain Rename Works. "