In this document, we will discuss the proper steps for renaming a Microsoft Windows Server-based domain controller 2008, I know it's something unusual, but we will have to take it into account for when it is time, since there are several reasons that come to mind ;). We can run this wizard through GUI or via command line, I will choose this last option since it will be valid for Windows Server servers 2008 Core. We will take into account that if the server has the role of Certificate Authority or Certificate Authority (AC) We will not be able to change the name.