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Connect to Active Directory using Windows Xp Pro


Kurtje74

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Hi all,

I'm studying for a practical exam (horror)...

One of the possible assignments could be to prep a pc with win xp pro (easy). But then comes the tricky part...we also have to know Active Directory (!).

So we obviously should create a computer and user account to put it all on the domain. There will be quite a lot of candidates, so I don't think they will let us run from our desktops to a server or a win xp pro pc with the Active Directory 2003 server tools on it.

I think the assignment will be to install the Active Directory 2003 tools on our pc and make connection to the AD on the Domain Controller or Server...

I know this is possible, but I really have no idea how to deal with that... The exam is coming up soon...and I'm getting a bit nervous.

Could anyone of you help me with this tricky part please?

Many thanks in advance!!!

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There's nothing tricky about joining a client to a domain.

Right-click My Computer>Properties>Computer Name>Change

However, make sure that the client knows the IP address of the DNS server (either via DHCP, or manually).

Then install the Admin Tools. Job done!

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Thx FAT64!!

But suppose in the worst case scenario:

They give me a win xp pro cd and the AD 2003 admin tools...

I prep a pc, so my only account is the administrator account on the local pc, not on the domain.

I also install the AD admin tools on the local pc. But how can I make contact with the AD on the domain controller or server. I should make a computer and user account in AD before I can use the AD tools to put the pc in the domain. The local admin account is not enough in my opinion.

Is this option possible or not? I asked in my local computer store and they told me it's possible, but they can't remember how to do it...

If it's possible, then I guess it's a tricky question I'm afraid...

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If you are not told the Username & Password of a Domain Administrator account, then what you are trying is impossible.

To join a client to a Domain you need the information as above and you're good to go.

It's really very simple. :thumbup

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