- Rename the local computer :
This command renames the local computer to Server044 and then restarts it to make the change effective.
Rename-Computer -NewName "Server044" -DomainCredential Domain01\Admin01 -Restart
- Rename a remote computer :
This command renames the Srv01 computer to Server001. The computer is not restarted.
The DomainCredential parameter specifies the credentials of a user who has permission to rename computers in the domain.
The Force parameter suppresses the confirmation prompt.
Rename-Computer -ComputerName "Srv01" -NewName "Server001" -DomainCredential Domain01\Admin01 -Force