Automating machine name during setup

[orbter]

Is there any way to change machine name from command prompt. If I want to install 50 machines with unattended install and have machine name set automaticaly, it doesn't mean much, since I still have to rename it manualy and then join to Samba domain.

So is there any way to change machine name for example according to MAC, IP ... ?

[Noise]

Edit your winnt.sif

[userData]

Computername=*

If the ComputerName entry is empty or missing, the end user must enter a computer name. If the value is *, Setup generates a random computer name based on the organization name specified.

If computer_name is longer than 63 characters, the string truncates to 63 characters.

[Shotgun]

Many techniques have been mentioned in the forums here at MSFN. You might wanna take a look at:

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showto...ndpost&p=225425

Two tools there worth looking: wsname and compname

So is there any way to change machine name for example according to MAC, IP ... ?

Definitely! Check this thread:

Set your Computer Name unattended... , ...using the NIC MAC address

[orbter]

Wow, I had no idea it really is possible since I was googling the net for hours :-)

I'll give a try.

Thanks!