Changing DNS Name of Main Server


 i see dns name of main server in lower case, ie "jlp-main" instead of "jlp-main".
 
when create new users, in upper case, e.g. jlp-softlog-srv
 
see screenshots below.
do know how can change dns name server upper case looks neater , more consistent?

 

 

hello,

 

the dns name computer stored in dnshostname attribute on computer account. dns domain names not case sensitive, can manually change attribute achieve goal.

 

1. install windows support tools adsiedit.

 

2. in command  prompt, type "adsiedit.msc" , press enter.

3. in left panel, expand domain [dc.domain.local]--->dc=domain, dc=local--->ou=domain controllers.

4. in right panel, right click computer account want change dns name. (jlp-main)

5. locate dnshostname attribute , change jlp-main.jlp.com

to

 

jlp-main.jlp.com

and click ok.

 

6. can verify dns name in aduc.

 

for domain controller, frs uses dnshostname attribute replicate sysvol folder. please note sure test though can change displayed dns name in aduc.

 

hope helps.

 



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