How to Rename Active Directory Domain Name in Windows Server 2019

Video Series on Managing Active Directory on Windows Server 2019:

Step by step guide on How to Rename Active Directory Domain Name in Windows Server 2019 using the "rendom" command line utility.

Note: Make sure you take system state backup before starting the domain renaming process.

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[AgentD]

This tutorial was amazing. I am an entry-level sysadmin (basically zero experience with running PS with some very basic knowledge of Server Manager). I had to rename a domain on a very small network and these instructions were extremely helpful. I did notice that a couple of my workstations (even after 2 reboots) would not authenticate to the new domain so I had to log in as local admin and change their domain membership manually. A huge thanks for posting this video!!

[lilavatim]

Thank you for detail and concise demonstration, it is helpful .

[FranzGuerrero]

Hello. Great video and clearly explained, step by step. This is something that an individual can learn on his own lab environment and gain some experience taking over a production environment, so that can evaluate pros and cons.

[techie]

This helped my time.... Thankyou amazing....i just completed my mcsa...and had a hel of time with somebody
dAmaged server...quicklearning with
your videos...

[silusvilus]

Thank you so much for this. Well explained and easy to follow

[alirezaberahmand]

Thank you soooo much for helping to rename the badass domain. Im so thankful

[PlanetNr]

Thanks a lot. Very well explained. I've renamed the domain in "my" company's DC without issue because of this.

[philliciar]

You help me with a lot of server and domain changes thank you

[MrBrainy]

Worth every Minute to watch. Flawless change done. Would rollout a red carpet if i had one.

[philliciar]

Thank you soo much your videos are really helpful

[shakkirkadannamanna]

I have followed the video instructions to rename my production Active Directory which has two Domain controllers, primary and secondary. After having completed the entire process, the old domain DNS zones are still appearing in the DNS management console. Secondly, in the secondary domain controller, all DNS entries still existed and it looks like it has not been replicated from the primary DC. But the replication is working pretty well while checking in the AD site and services. Appreciate your comments

[Pearls-bizp]

The content was very helpful!!!! Thank you.

[joelmfunga]

Sir, you're the best, you did a great Job❤🎉

[ashoo]

Thank you so much sir
Its really useful.
God bless you

[DrazenMarjanovic]

no words great tutorial amazing tnx much save my life :D

[faresist]

Thank you for the great video.
I have two questions:
* is this possible with exchange server already available in the network? if yes, which version of exchange server should i have & are there additional steps should we do?
* is this possible if there is windows XP computers joined to the domain inside the network?

thank you again for your video.

[peterclarke]

Excellent tutorial. Just out of interest when adding computers back to renamed domain will it create a new user profile when users logon?.

[WDerkian]

excelente Aula, parabéns ! somente um duvida se caso eu no remova o DNS antigo as outras maquinas que ja estão no domino poderão continuar acessando como ja estavam ate que eu altere manualmente em cada PC. pois eu tenho muito no meu parque não conseguirei fazer todas alteração rapidamente. obrigado

[faisalalbalushi]

In my environment we already have Microsoft dynamics (ERP), exchange server and SharePoint. Is there any consideration or any pre/ post rename tasks?
Existing users SID will change?!

[NileAndRhein]

Thank you. That was very helpful! Any Webcast available about how to execute the Rename when more than one DCs are present?