WSE 2012 R2: Adopting previous device name and backups after client rebuild
i have wse 2012 r2 domain set @ home, , use if client backups. today did fresh install of windows 10 on 1 of clients, windows 8.1. install went well, , it's connected domain. however, i'm unable use previous device name, because still exists in domain. don't want delete old device, need backups. how can use previous computer/device name, , adopt previous backups? don't want lose old backups, or have start backups on again new device. need wse see client computer same previous one.
thanks,
-jim.
in case else trying same thing, found *can* done. key updating local machine name before attempting join domain. steps:
- format hard drive , fresh windows 10 install.
- during install, choose owns pc = organization, choose how you'll connect = join domain.
- log in local account created during setup
- change machine name desired name, member of workgroup.
- run wse connect wizard (\\servername\connect)
the computer recognized replacement, , gets reclaim original domain computer name.
hope helps someone.
-jim.
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