Before joining the server to the domain you need to give it a unique name to identify it on the network.
Windows server 2012 machine name.
You will also need to setup the ip address of the server.
The topics that are discussed include the valid characters for names the minimum and maximum name lengths reserved names names that we do not recommend and general recommendations that are based on supporting active directory in small medium and large.
The system window will open.
How to change machine name in windows server 2012 r2 step 1.
Click a window icon located on left most corner of task bar step 2.
Verify that your windows 7 machine and your windows 2012 r2 server can ping each other by ip address.
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Take note that in this example you will configure membership using windows 7 but you can use any other windows machine.
Windows server 2012 r2 original kb number.
Right click this pc icon.
Using your keyboard click on both keys together.
Type shutdown r t 0 to reboot the server.
Window i then click on server info.
This information applies to windows server 2012 and windows server 2012 r2.
After the machine reboot logon again and check the computer name inside local server.
If you have a dhcp server then you can skip this step.
How to change computer name in windows server 2012.
Type the domain administrator password and click ok to complete the change.