How to Get DNS Name of Windows Server?

There are several ways to determine the DNS name (hostname) of a Windows Server:

1. Using System Properties:

This is the most straightforward method.

1. Right-click the Start button (Windows icon) and select System. Alternatively, search for "System" in the Start Menu search bar.
2. Look for the section titled "Device specifications". The "Device name" displayed here represents the server's hostname, which often corresponds to its DNS name.

2. Using Command Prompt or PowerShell:

These methods are useful for scripting or remote access.

• Command Prompt:

  1. Open Command Prompt by searching for "cmd" in the Start Menu.
  2. Type the command hostname and press Enter. The output will display the server's hostname (DNS name).

• PowerShell:

  1. Open PowerShell by searching for "powershell" in the Start Menu.
  2. Type the command $env:COMPUTERNAME and press Enter. The output will display the server's hostname. Alternatively, you can use the Get-ComputerInfo cmdlet: Get-ComputerInfo | Select-Object -Property DnsHostName.

3. Using ipconfig /all (Command Prompt or PowerShell):

This method provides detailed network configuration information.

1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as described above.
2. Type the command ipconfig /all and press Enter.
3. Look for the section corresponding to the active network adapter.
4. Locate the line labeled "Host Name". This is the server's hostname (DNS name). Also, check the "Primary DNS Suffix" for domain information, if applicable. The fully qualified domain name (FQDN) can then be constructed using Host Name + Primary DNS Suffix.

4. Using System Information (msinfo32):

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type msinfo32 and press Enter.
3. In the System Information window, look for "System Name". This is the server's hostname.

5. Using Active Directory (If the server is part of a domain):

• Open Active Directory Users and Computers (dsa.msc).
• Navigate to the computer's object within the domain. The computer's name in Active Directory is usually its DNS name.

These methods should reliably provide you with the DNS name of your Windows Server.