How do I rename a Google Compute Engine VM instance?
I created a new LAMP server and I'd like to rename it in the "VM Instances" dashboard.
I've tried renaming the Custom metadata, but that didn't seem to replicate to the dashboard.
Another way to do this is:
It sounds time-consuming, but in reality should take 5 minutes.
Warning - This answer does not retain the settings. Use the one below by gabriel
Even easier: You can now clone the machine, name the new instance, and delete the old one. Literally takes 15 seconds.