How to: Rename an Instance of Analysis Services
You can rename an existing instance of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (SSAS) by using the Rename Instance dialog box.
Important
This topic and the other Analysis Services installation how-to topics in this section focus only on installation options that are specific to Analysis Services. However, these topics provide links to other topics for more information about installation of SQL Server.
Note
On a 64-bit computer, you must use the 64-bit version of the Instance Rename tool.
Note
The SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (SSAS) Instance Rename tool is not supported for use in a cluster environment.
To rename an instance of Analysis Services
Launch the Instance Rename tool, asinstancerename.exe, from C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\Binn\VSShell\Common7\IDE.
In the Rename Instance dialog box, in the Instance to rename list, select the instance that you want to rename.
In the New instance name box, enter the new name for the instance.
Verify that the user name and password are correct, and then click Rename.
See Also
Other Resources
Rename Instance Dialog Box (Analysis Services)
Analysis Services Installation How-to Topics
Managing and Maintaining Analysis Services