Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals

Changing the server name

To change the server name, as in Figure 3.31, complete the following steps:

1. Enter 2 as a selected option and press Enter.
2. Enter the new server name and press Enter.

3. In the Restart dialog box, click Yes to restart the server:

Figure 3.31. Changing the server's name

4. Your server is restarting so it can apply the server name change.