AD Add Machines

Add Server

i.e. Something running some version of Windows Server (e.g. a SQL Server)

On the machine you wish to add to the domain...

sconfig
  • Change the DNS server to point to the domain controller
  • Set a static IP within whatever range your DC is in.
This example is based on my test network 172.16.16.0/28 where:172.16.16.1 is the (VirtualBox) Default Gateway172.16.16.2 is the host loopback172.16.16.3 is the DHCP server172.16.16.4 is a SQL Server (the server we will add to the domain, in this example)172.16.16.5 is the Domain Controller (mydomain.local)172.16.16.6 is a Windows desktop computer.
  • Change Domain/Workgroup Membership
  • Enter the domain name and an authorised domain\user
  • You will be prompted for the password
  • You will also be given an opportunity to change the computer name before a mandatory reboot.

Add Client Computer

i.e. An End-User Windows installation

NOTE that "Home" Editions of Windows (e.g. Windows 10 Home) cannot be added to a Domain. You need the "Enterprise" Edition.