How to rename a Failover Cluster in Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2

by Cengiz Kuskaya 22/11/2015

written by Cengiz Kuskaya

Problem Description

In case of you renamed a Failover Cluster in Failover Cluster Manager which is connected to a SCVMM 2012 R2 you will see that the renaming will not be reflected in SCVMM 2012 R2.

Solution

Under these circumstances you can basically rename the Failover Cluster over the VirtualManagerDB > dbo.tbl_ADHC_HostCluster > Name Column as follows.

1. Connect to the VirtualManagerDB via SSMS.
2. Expand tables and navigate to dbo.tbl_ADHC_HostCluster.
3. And rename the Failover Cluster under the Name column.

1. Go to dbo.tbl_ADHC_HostCluster.

2. Find your Cluster Name under the Name column, rename and save it.

Good luck !

SCVMM 2012 R2