[Macpartners] OS X server rename

[Mateja Miljacki]

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107637
should help you for 10.2.

In 10.3 there is a changeip command you can use.
If your server is running OpenDirectory (Netinfo in 10.2) then be on  
the lookout for data inside that references the old iP addess or name.

Mateja.


> Hi,
>
> We're running our office network with OS X server, version 10.2.8, and
> would like to change the server's IP address and computer name.
>
> Old: 18.164.0.93   hostname: bluepages.mit.edu
> New: 18.164.0.97   hostname: rpo.mit.edu
>
> Is there anything tricky about this type of change that we need to be
> aware of?
>
> What I'm afraid of is changing the server's name and then being locked
> out, i.e. unable to log in with the same administrator id and  
> password.
>
> Does anyone have any experience to share?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Stuart Kiang
> 617-253-1705
> mailto:skiang at mit.edu
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