Eliminate "Duplicate Name on Network"/ Programatically set comp na

[APSFlorida]

We are imagining live media, and then use our own Setup wizard to configure
the Flash. The one hole we have is setting the computer's name so we don't
get "Duplicate name on the network" error message. We only use Netbios
networking for Maintenance, but sometimes units are getting released to
customers with netbios networking on and the customer sees the message. Very
bad.

Anyone know how to programatically set the computers name?

Regards,

Aaron

 

[PJC]

We turn off the Server, Workstation and Computer Browser services on
our XPE because the are unneccessary.

There seems to be a side effect that we do not receive the error
message you see above.

 

[APSFlorida]

I think you misinterpet what I have said because you shut off the services to
prevent the message from appearing. Alternatively, you can give each
computer a separate name to prevent the error message, But when cloning CF
they all get the same name during the copying process.

So what I'm looking for is a way to programatically change each unit's name.

Regards,

Aaron

 

[KM]

Aaron,

Is a unique random device name working for you? Then take a look at the System Cloning Tool component settings
(cmiGenerateComputerName advanced property).

You can also set the computer name with SetComputerNameEx API.
There are utilities out there that will allow you to change the computer name from a command line.

 

[JS]

Check out script center for many programmatic techniques:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/scripts/default.mspx?mfr=true

I've never tried this, but it might work for you:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/scripts/ad/computer/cptrvb14.mspx?mfr=true

 

[John Mueske]

Hi aaron,

You could use the component "System Cloning Tool", which install
fbreseal.exe. It autogenerates a unique computer name.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms912854.aspx

Regards,
John