What do I do now? Change the name back or is there a way out?

By "SP Server" do you mean the only product called "SharePoint Server" i.e. SharePoint Server 2010 ? SP 2010 "FAQ" (mainly useful links): http://wssv4faq.mindsharp.com/default.aspx WSS3/MOSS FAQ (FAQ and Links) http://wssv3faq.mindsharp.com/default.aspx Both also have links to extensive book lists and to (free) on-line chapters

SharePoint 2007

Can you tell me how did you renamed the Server ? I assume it in MOSS 2007 version Ideal way of renaming a server should be Rename a Computer: My Computer > Properties > Computer name > Change settings > Computer name >Change to a new name Do the changes in AAM: Central Admin > Operations > Global configuration > Alternative access mappings > [Click on the URLs and do the necessary changes] STSADM update: stsadmin -o renameserver -newservername <NewName> -oldservername <OldName> Host Entry Files Take care of host files to reflect the new change here %WINDIR%\system32\drivers\etc\hosts IIS level changes Ensure your IIS is reflecting the new URL Search Modify your new name to all required search content sources and search scopes Do an IISReset. Aravind http://aravindrises.blogspot.com