Changing the name (hostname) or the IP address of a server is generally considered a high impact task and should be treated with some care (much more so than changing the IP of a workstation). Clients/workstations software (e.g. the PaperCut User Client) locate and communicate with the server by using a hostname and/or IP address stored in a configuration file. For correct operation, any hostname/IP address change should also be propagated to the following files:

• config.properties file located in the client directory (client connection information stored in the same directory as the client executable):
  On Server:

  [app-path]/client/win/config.properties

  [app-path]/client/linux/config.properties

  [app-path]/client/mac/PCClient.app/Contents/Resources/config.properties
  On Locally Installed Clients: [client-install-path]/config.properties
• connection.properties file located in the release directory (release station connection information):
  On Server: [app-path]/release/connection.properties
  On Locally Installed Stations: [client-install-path]/connection.properties
• The print provider config file located at: [app-path]/providers/print/win/print-provider.conf (Note: On windows, the print provider service must be restarted after changing this file)
• The print provider config file located on any secondary server or future installed secondary server.

Also consider:

• The impact renaming the server may have on shared printers, or shared file paths.
• The URLs used to access the PaperCut server for remote administration may need to change - inform other administrators.
• Always take time to test the system in full after making the changes. You may find the PaperCut Post Upgrade Test Plan useful.

Catagory: Configuration