Renaming E2K server
I have to rename my E2K server as it doesn't match its hostname and uses an underscore (so I can't just change the hostname). Some external mail recipients reject mail as the servername and hostnames don't match. It's also a DC so I'll have to demote it first My question is simply are there any problems in changing the name of a mailserver? Should I stop all the services first? And do I need to do anything to the AD once I've demoted it to a member server. Any help greatly appreciated. Oliver _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Renaming E2K server
I did just reply on the MS newsgroups on this, but I'll reply here as well. You cannot rename an Exchange server, so your options are to rebuild the server with a new name, or put in a 3rd party relay that offers the chance to say HELO using a different name. Neil -Original Message- From: Oliver Tann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Posted At: 24 March 2003 12:27 Posted To: Swynk Exchange List Conversation: Renaming E2K server Subject: Renaming E2K server I have to rename my E2K server as it doesn't match its hostname and uses an underscore (so I can't just change the hostname). Some external mail recipients reject mail as the servername and hostnames don't match. It's also a DC so I'll have to demote it first My question is simply are there any problems in changing the name of a mailserver? Should I stop all the services first? And do I need to do anything to the AD once I've demoted it to a member server. Any help greatly appreciated. Oliver _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any view or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Silversands. If you have received this email in error, please contact our Support Desk immediately on 01202-360360 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] * _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Renaming E2K server
You cannot rename exchange 2000 server... -Original Message- From: Oliver Tann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 6:27 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Renaming E2K server I have to rename my E2K server as it doesn't match its hostname and uses an underscore (so I can't just change the hostname). Some external mail recipients reject mail as the servername and hostnames don't match. It's also a DC so I'll have to demote it first My question is simply are there any problems in changing the name of a mailserver? Should I stop all the services first? And do I need to do anything to the AD once I've demoted it to a member server. Any help greatly appreciated. Oliver _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Renaming E2K server
I've called mine lots of names. ;o) - Original Message - From: Neil Hobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Exchange Discussions [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 6:59 AM Subject: RE: Renaming E2K server I did just reply on the MS newsgroups on this, but I'll reply here as well. You cannot rename an Exchange server, so your options are to rebuild the server with a new name, or put in a 3rd party relay that offers the chance to say HELO using a different name. Neil -Original Message- From: Oliver Tann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Posted At: 24 March 2003 12:27 Posted To: Swynk Exchange List Conversation: Renaming E2K server Subject: Renaming E2K server I have to rename my E2K server as it doesn't match its hostname and uses an underscore (so I can't just change the hostname). Some external mail recipients reject mail as the servername and hostnames don't match. It's also a DC so I'll have to demote it first My question is simply are there any problems in changing the name of a mailserver? Should I stop all the services first? And do I need to do anything to the AD once I've demoted it to a member server. Any help greatly appreciated. Oliver _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Renaming E2K server
What I've written below is a bunch of rubbish, as you can change the FQDN on the SMTP virtual server (and thanks to Oliver for pointing that out!). It's just that we were having a discussion about this in the office the other day, and several SMTP gateways cannot do this. Neil -Original Message- From: Neil Hobson Posted At: 24 March 2003 15:00 Posted To: Swynk Exchange List Conversation: Renaming E2K server Subject: RE: Renaming E2K server I did just reply on the MS newsgroups on this, but I'll reply here as well. You cannot rename an Exchange server, so your options are to rebuild the server with a new name, or put in a 3rd party relay that offers the chance to say HELO using a different name. Neil -Original Message- From: Oliver Tann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Posted At: 24 March 2003 12:27 Posted To: Swynk Exchange List Conversation: Renaming E2K server Subject: Renaming E2K server I have to rename my E2K server as it doesn't match its hostname and uses an underscore (so I can't just change the hostname). Some external mail recipients reject mail as the servername and hostnames don't match. It's also a DC so I'll have to demote it first My question is simply are there any problems in changing the name of a mailserver? Should I stop all the services first? And do I need to do anything to the AD once I've demoted it to a member server. Any help greatly appreciated. Oliver _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any view or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Silversands. If you have received this email in error, please contact our Support Desk immediately on 01202-360360 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] * _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any view or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Silversands. If you have received this email in error, please contact our Support Desk immediately on 01202-360360 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] * _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
