Performing a server rename

This section includes step-by-step procedures for performing a server rename.

Preparing the mapping file
This topic describes how to prepare the mapping file which you will later use when you rename your IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) servers. You can prepare and review the mapping file in advance of the actual rename while your servers are still online.
Setting up a test staging environment with production data
Learn how to use the server rename feature to prepare a staging environment with actual production data. A staging environment is a test sandbox that is isolated from the production environment. It can be used to try out new features or functions with real data without impacting the production database.
Moving a pilot or full production deployment by using server rename
This topic describes the steps for renaming a small pilot or full production deployment.
Changing the context root
Rather than change the host name when you perform a server rename, you can change just the context root.
Configuring your deployment after a database server move
The following topics describe how to reconfigure your IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) deployment when a database moves or a database vendor changes.

Parent topic: Changing the public URL by using server rename