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I always like to use the "/rcid" switch. This renames the computer in active directory.

Sample command:

Wsname.exe /N:AU-$SERIALNUM /rcid /user:mydomain\administrator /pass:password /deleteexisting

Just change the credentials to match your domain.

'Apply computer name' is connected directly to the 'Collect computer name' task. These only work with system images, and require sysprep-integration.

For scripted installs, create a new naming rule postinstall task. This type of task uses WSNAME. The default usage on the K2000 is to upload a text file containing mac addresses and associated workstation names; alternatively you can use WSNAME to automate the naming using machine criteria such as Make, Model, Serial number, Mac address, etc. Either way an uploaded file is required, but if you don't need to use the file in the command line then it can be an empty file.

For your specific naming example it might be: Wsname.exe /N:AU-$SERIALNUM

For your Scripted install- Reboot after the task, then join the domain and reboot again. That should take care of it.

Further documentation on usage of WSNAME is available at http://mystuff.clarke.co.nz/MyStuff/wsname.asp

Cserrins,

I think if the machine is a member of the domain the /rcid switch does need to be used.

I usually add my machines to the domain as part of the scripted installation answer file / sysprep file.

Because of this, there is already a computer record in AD.

I guess another solution would be to use the rename and join domain post install tasks.

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thanks guys for all posts. appreciate it.

this command gets the job done. wsname.exe /N:AU-$SERIALNUM

i am looking at the domain option because it seems the machines are joining the domain before they can be renamed via wsname.exe /N:AU-$SERIALNUM