Remaing computers automatically
Updated: 07 Jul 2009 | 4 comments
I would like to figure out the best way to rename computers automatically with unigue names. As of right now, it is setup to give the serial number of the computer. I change the name in the DS console to fit the naming scheme. There has to be a way to start an image job and have it give the computer the correct name and join it to the Domain. As well as any new computers I role out.
Any advice on getting on the right track would be appreciated. I have looked into custom tokens, but having a hard time with it.
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Renaming PC's automatically
Hi DParent
I do the same thing and have found that the easiest way around it was to create a script which runs in the startup. In essence what it does is a WMI query to get the BIOS serial and the via a DB call gets the appropriate name. It's easy to do it this way because we have a asset DB which records all such details before the new devices arrive from the vendor.
Cheers
J
Thanks for the tip. I will
Thanks for the tip. I will definetly have to do it this way.
Token replacement
Simply use the DS tokens in your Sysprep for the computername and have it equal the DS token for serial number. SERIALNUM if I remember correctly.
Lee Wilburn
Suzlon Wind Energy
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on our end here knowing that
on our end here knowing that we have several site we name the computers like this.
SITE-COMPUTER NUMBER ( ex . CC1-001 ) there are a lot of ways to name them just make sure it would be a lot easier for you to identify them just in case they woould be coming from different sites or location.
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