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Rename a Virtual Machine

You can rename an existing virtual machine from Hyper-V Server.

To rename a virtual machine

  1. Open the Explore pane.

    Available groups, services, and systems appear.

  2. Find and right-click a virtual machine on the Explore pane and select Management, Rename.

    The Rename VM dialog appears.

  3. Enter the New VM Name and Click OK.

    The message appears confirming the request submission.

  4. Click the Summary tab for the virtual machine.