Renaming a user

Use this recipe to rename a previously created user object.

Getting ready

To rename a user object, sign in to a domain controller or a member server and/or device with RSAT for Active Directory Domain Services installed.

Sign in with an account that is a member of the Domain Admins group or the Account Operators group or with an account that is delegated to modify user objects in the domain or scope of the OU where the user object resides.

How to do it...

There are four ways to rename a user object:

1. Using Active Directory Users and Computers
2. Using the Active Directory Administrative Center
3. Using command-line tools
4. Using Windows PowerShell

Using Active Directory Users and Computers

To rename a user using Active Directory Users and Computers, follow these steps:

1. Press Start.
2. Search for Active Directory Users and Computers and select it from the search results or run dsa.msc. The Active Directory Users and Computers...