Change Computer Names in Pharos

Introduction 

You have a set of devices (computers) in Pharos, and you would like to change their Network Name and are looking for a fast and easy way to do so. 

Solution 

In order to change the computer names in Pharos, there are two options you can opt for; 

Option 1

1. Rename PC manually in Windows. 

2. Archive existing one in Pharos Admin. 

3. Insert the new one in Pharos Admin with a new computer name.  

Option 2

1. Rename PC manually in Windows. 

2. Run SQL query below to rename the machine in the database. 

*Example below will rename only 1 computer called "OldName". 

use pharos 

update computers 

set network_name = NewName' 

where network_name = 'OldName'