Rename Cluster Nodes (Windows 2012 R2)

I had to rename some cluster nodes today. It seemed like an easy enough task, but i ran into some problems. So this is my little go to guide, how to correctly get through the process.




  1. Move all virtual machines away from the node. (including potential DC)
  2. Evict the node
  3. RD to the node, and change the name
  4. Reboot
  5. Reconnect the node. If you get "The computer "Computer Name" is joined to a cluster." fire up powershell: "Clear-ClusterNode -Force -Verbose", this command clears the config files, and enables you to rejoin the cluster. Now try rejoin the cluster.
  6. Move resources on the nodes and repeat 1-5 for each node to rename.


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