Rename file server that users have offline files synced to


i have file server (2008r2) has renamed.  i have 20 windows 7 clients use server offline files , synced via microsoft sync center.  what best way go accomplishing this?  i assume if rename server they're going receive errors sync center first need have them turn off sync center , turn on once server renamed or can them via group policy?

hi,

>>i have file server (2008r2) has renamed.  i have 20 windows 7 clients use server offline files , synced via microsoft sync center.  

based on description, following blog can referred reference tackling situation.

updating offline files cache in windows vista point new server

http://blogs.technet.com/b/filecab/archive/2007/03/29/updating-your-offline-files-cache-in-windows-vista-to-point-to-a-new-server.aspx

if necessary, can try deploy script startup script clients via group policy.

regarding how assign script via group policy, following article can referred more information.

create system startup / shutdown , user logon / logoff scripts

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/dd630947.aspx

best regards,
frank shen


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