How do I rename my mac mini server

How do I rename my late 2012 Mac Mini Server?
Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory    4     GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics   Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024 MB
Software    OS X 10.9.2
I was told that using the command line, type:
sudo -s enter password, next
csutil --set HostName example.com
scutil --set ComputerName whatever
scutil --set LocalHostName whatever
I was also told that this may work well on new installations, but there may be a different procedure for renaming.
Is anyone acquainted with these procedures?
Thanks Everyone.
KeithO Ep

See Transferring files between two computers using FireWire.
Boot the Mini into TDM. Boot the iMac normally. The Mini's startup volume should appear on the iMac's Desktop. You can then treat it as any other disk drive. You can use Disk Utility to erase the Mini's drive. If you boot the iMac from an installer DVD then the Mini's drive should become available in the installer as an available target for the installation.
See:
Prepare Your Mac for Sale
Boot from the OS X Installer Disc One that came with the computer. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. After DU loads select the startup volume from the left side list then click on the Erase tab. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled) then click on the Options button. Select the one pass Zero Data option and click on the OK button. Then click on the Erase button.
Note: You can skip the Zero Data option if you are not concerned about removing sensitive personal data from the hard drive. If you choose to skip this part of the process then it is possible for others to recover data from the hard drive. The Zero Data procedure will prevent others from getting access to your personal information.
This process will take 30 minutes to several hours depending upon the size of the hard drive. After formatting has completed quit DU and return to the installer. Now complete the OS X installation. At the completion of the installation do not restart the computer. Instead just shut it off. The next user will be presented with the Setup Assistant when they turn on the computer just as it would if new out of the box.

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