Changing a Cluster Name

Scenario

After a GaussDB(DWS) cluster is created, you can change the cluster name as required.

After the cluster name is changed, the names of all nodes in the current cluster are changed accordingly.

• If the cluster name cannot be changed on the console, contact technical support to upgrade the console.
• If the cluster name fails to be changed, the cluster functions are not affect. You can contact technical support rectify the fault.

Constraints and Limitations

If the cluster is in the Unavailable status or is performing other tasks, the cluster name cannot be changed. You can change the cluster name only after the cluster status changes to Available or the running tasks are complete.

Procedure

Method 1:

1. Log in to the GaussDB(DWS) console.
2. In the cluster list, click the modification icon next to a cluster name to modify the cluster.
   Figure 1 Changing the name of a cluster in the cluster list
   

3. In the displayed dialog box, enter a new cluster name.
4. Confirm the information and click OK.

Method 2:

1. Log in to the GaussDB(DWS) console.
2. In the cluster list, click the name of a cluster.
3. On the displayed Cluster Details page, click the modification icon next to the cluster name in the Basic Information area.
   Figure 2 Changing the cluster name on the cluster details page
   

4. After confirming that the information is correct, click OK to deliver the cluster modification task. After the task is complete, the cluster name is changed successfully.