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Windows 2003 Server - Can't change workgroup name

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Windows 2003 Server - Can't change workgroup name

Jan 19th, 2009

Is there "any" way to change the workgroup name "after" the CA service has been installed?

If not, would it be possible if the CA service was removed?

We are not using AD and never have. I just simply need to change the workgroup name.

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Tim

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Re: Windows 2003 Server - Can't change workgroup name

Jan 20th, 2009

I believe Once a server is promoted to a CA its attributes are tied directly to AD and the adapter is bound to AD.Even if its in a a workgroup the same remains true. This is not reversible. Renaming a CA isnt practical because then all the certificates it issues become invalid.

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