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How do I change the computer name of a secondary Directory and Resource Administrator server?
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Directory and Resource Administrator 6.x
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How do I change the computer name of a secondary Directory and Resource Administrator server?
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Directory and Resource Administrator 6.x
fix
To ensure the process is as smooth as possible, the following steps should be followed:
- Remove the Secondary DRA server in question, from the multi-master set, by selecting Administration servers under the 'Configuration' node , while the MMC is connected to the Primary DRA server.
- Highlight the Secondary DRA server in question and select Remove from the task menu.
- Run the 'Directory and Resource Administrator' setup program on the Secondary DRA server and select Remove All . Make sure to select the option to remove all registry entries. (Do not restart the DRA server when prompted to do so).
- Rename the DRA server machine to the desired name and reboot.
- Run the 'Directory and Resource Administrator' setup program on the new machine, selecting secondary, when prompted to specify a primary or secondary server during the install process.
- Apply any applicable hotfixes.
- Join the machine to the multi-master set, by selecting Administration servers option under the Configuration node, while the MMC is connected to the Primary DRA server.
- Select Add from the task menu and enter the new name of the DRA server machine.
- Specify the desired account to access the DRA server with and then click OK.
- Select Yes,when prompted to 'Synchronize the Multi-Master Set'.
Additional Information
Formerly known as NETIQKB12621