Chapter 6. Installing And Configuring Your SME Server V5 with ServiceLink Software
6.7. Configuring Your System Name and Domain Name
As shown below, your next step is to enter the primary domain name that will be associated with your SME Server V5 with
ServiceLink. (You can later configure other virtual domains that work with the server.)
Next you need to provide a name for your server. You should think carefully about this as changing it later may create additional
work. (For instance, Windows client computers may be mapping drives to your server using its name. Those clients would need to
remap the drive using the new name.)
Tip: You should make the system name as unique as possible in case you someday decide to link your server to another server
using an IPSEC VPN. When you do, each server will need a unique name. Using some type of theme, such as location names,
may be an effective way to ensure unique names.
6.8. Configuring Your Local Network
6.8.1. Selecting Your Local Ethernet Adapter
An ethernet adapter - also called an ethernet card or network interface card (NIC) - is a special piece of hardware that serves as the
interface between a computer and the ethernet network. It connects your computer and the ethernet, allowing the computer to
communicate with other computers and devices on the network.
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