Change the description of a network interface

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To change the description of a network interface

Open Cluster Administrator.
In the console tree, double-click to expand Cluster Configuration, and then click Network Interfaces.
In the details pane, click the interface for the network on a node.
On the File menu, click Properties.
In Description, type information about the network interface on the node.

Notes

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.
To open Cluster Administrator, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Cluster Administrator.
The description can provide information about the network interface on a specific node. Your information appears in the details pane when you click the Network Interfaces folder. The description is optional. However, it is strongly recommended that the network interface description reflects its role.

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