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Identity on the network

Identity on the network - Windows Server Tutorial

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Identity on the network

- [Instructor] I mentioned in the last chapter that I like to configure the network first, before setting the computer name, because it doesn't require a reboot, like a name change does. The more complete answer is that of all the initial configurations, I prefer to do the server's computer name last, because it does require a reboot, and I like to have the server start up with its full identity in place before continuing with other configuration, and that identity includes its name, any domain membership, as well as its network address. So here we are on the server without a desktop experience, and as I login, I will run the ipconfig command to see that the network configuration is in place. The address is assigned, it's not on DHCP, and we are good to go. Now, every computer has to have an identity, or a computer name, from the moments it's installed. So as I scroll up, once again, I can see the computer name that was generated by the installer. That is not a name that you're likely…

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