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Add Server
i.e. Something running some version of Windows Server (e.g. a SQL Server)Add 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 installationAdd Client Computer
NOTE that "Home" Editions of Windows (e.g. Windows 10 Home) cannot be added to a Domain. You need the "Enterprise" Edition.
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