Logon script using Group policy

[VV]

Hi,

I want to rename computers using logon script(VB using Netdom) thro GPO. The
issue we have is that we are not able do it successfully. Can anyone suggest
a workaorund?

Thanks,
VV

 

[Norbert Fehlauer [MVP]]

I want to rename computers using logon script(VB using Netdom) thro GPO.

Bad idea. If you want to do that, there are two issues with it.

1. your users have to be local administrators
2. It would rename your computers every time the boot depending on your
script.

The issue we have is that we are not able do it successfully.

So whats the error message or problem you are confronted with?

Can anyone suggest a workaorund?

Not without more infos from you.

Bye
Norbert

 

[VV]

Hi Norbert,

Thanks for the info.
First, Yes we have the issue with the user not being a part of Local admin
group.

Second, We tried using runas and passing the password using VB script. It is
not consistent.

Also just a thought, Is it possible thro GPO to schedule task on all the
domain computer object to run netdom.exe using domain admin credentials. Will
it work?

VV.

 

[Florian Frommherz [MVP]]

VV,

First, Yes we have the issue with the user not being a part of Local admin
group.

Second, We tried using runas and passing the password using VB script. It is
not consistent.

You have the same issue posted in one of the AD groups. See your answers
there. You really need to think about having a computer startup script.
And even then, you'd have to determine a mechanism so that every single
machine gets a different name assigned.

cheers,

Florian