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.
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.
Thanks for the tip. I will definetly have to do it this way.
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