Security Compliance
Move patch manager server to new domain
This article provides information on how to proceed with steps to change domain of a Solarwinds patch manager server.
First published date
7/1/2020 11:12 AM
Last published date
7/1/2020 11:12 AM
Overview
Due to company takeover or rename etc you may have to move your server to new domain. This article provides steps to help customers who may run into these scenarios
Product section
Patch Manager
Cause
Moving to new Domain.
Resolution
Following Assumptions are made for both scenarios
- IP Address and Hostname remains same
Scenario 1: Patch manager Service and Database using default local account and local DB
1. Login to Patch manager server
2. Click computer System properties
3. Under Computer name tab Click Change
4. Provide the new domain name
5. Provide new domain admin credentials when prompted
6. Reboot the computer
7. Launch Patch manager console and verify by clicking on any of the view in Enterprise node
Note: Depending on your setup you may or may not need to modify credentials configured within the Patch manager System Configuration and Security and user management
Scenario 2: Patch manager Server and DB on separate computers and Patch manager Service is using Managed Service Account
1. Follow the steps 1-6 as in scenario 1 above
2. Then follow the steps in KB to Change the account or password used for the Patch Manager service if needed.
3. Launch Patch manager mmc console to validate the migration to new domain.
Note: Depending on your setup you may or may not need to modify credentials configured within the Patch manager System Configuration and Security and user management
- IP Address and Hostname remains same
Scenario 1: Patch manager Service and Database using default local account and local DB
1. Login to Patch manager server
2. Click computer System properties
3. Under Computer name tab Click Change
4. Provide the new domain name
5. Provide new domain admin credentials when prompted
6. Reboot the computer
7. Launch Patch manager console and verify by clicking on any of the view in Enterprise node
Note: Depending on your setup you may or may not need to modify credentials configured within the Patch manager System Configuration and Security and user management
Scenario 2: Patch manager Server and DB on separate computers and Patch manager Service is using Managed Service Account
1. Follow the steps 1-6 as in scenario 1 above
2. Then follow the steps in KB to Change the account or password used for the Patch Manager service if needed.
3. Launch Patch manager mmc console to validate the migration to new domain.
Note: Depending on your setup you may or may not need to modify credentials configured within the Patch manager System Configuration and Security and user management