Renaming Domain Controllers in mixed mode

Hi,

I am currently studying 70-292 using Syngress and in that book stated that I
cannot rename a domain controller in 2000 mixed mode but I just did.
According to this book, I can only rename a domain controller only in a 2003
domain functional level, not in 2000 Native or mixed.

I have a Windows 2003 Standard running as DC and a WinNT 4.0 as a BDC.
Forest functional is in 2000 mode and domain functional is in 2000 Mixed
mode. After renaming the Windows 2003 DC (DNS and Netbios name), I rebooted
the machine. After went online, the WinNT 4.0 BDC can still connect to the
Win2003.

I have another Win2000 DC running in a totally different domain (in 2000
Native mode) but in the same forest and this machine I am not able to
rename. So I am slightly confused here. What is actually happening or the
book is in error? Would be glad if someone is able to help.

Laura
Tue Aug 31 22:16:54 CDT 2004

circa Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:40:07 +0800, in
microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Guan Foo Wah (never@know.com) said,
> I am currently studying 70-292 using Syngress and in that book stated that I
> cannot rename a domain controller in 2000 mixed mode but I just did.
> According to this book, I can only rename a domain controller only in a 2003
> domain functional level, not in 2000 Native or mixed.
>
The book is wrong, and I've demonstrated just what you did numerous
times to prove that statement wrong whenever I've seen it. :-)

OTOH, you cannot rename a *domain* unless you're at 2003 functional
level.

Laura
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