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NAV Server Instance Name

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How can I change NAV server instance name without reinstalling?

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    Rabin Profile Picture
    2,976 on at

    Hi,

    You can do it with SQL command but i would have created a new Instance from Console and linked it with Database linked to previous Instance...

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    To open this console: Search for Administration in APPS...

  • HILBE Profile Picture
    300 on at

    You can change "ServerInstance" in the CustomSettings.config in the service tier directory. This will change the connectionstrings for the client, but not the service name :)

    Hope it helps!

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    Binesh Profile Picture
    7,887 on at

    Hello Friday,

    You can use rabindra solution, and while creating new instance give different port numbers from existing instances.

    So you can run simultaneously both instances.

    For opening search nav administration and then select related link.

    Let us know if you have any queries.

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    Indikauk Profile Picture
    1,759 on at

    Agreed with Rabindra Sah Answer and also you need focus on the Port Numbers as Binesh Singh  mention

    Thanks

    Indika

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    Alexander Ermakov Profile Picture
    28,096 on at

    I support the other members - instead of renaming, better to create a new instance and link the database to it, using a different port number.

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