adding a workstation to your existing domain

[Helevitia]

I have a domain server and 3 workstations hooked to it. I am adding a 4th this weekend probably, but I cannot remember how to add the computer to the domain. It's been 6 or more months since I did this and it was my first "windows" network I've setup.

I believe I already have the account setup so that it is just waiting for the machine to be hooked up, but I remember there is some CLI option I need to do in order for it to get onto the domain properly. I think it is the 'net' command, but I just can't remember how to do it. Any help is appreciated.

Here is the 'net' cli help, but it doesn't jog my memories

NET [ ACCOUNTS | COMPUTER | CONFIG | CONTINUE | FILE | GROUP | HELP | HELPMSG | LOCALGROUP | NAME | PAUSE | PRINT | SEND | SESSION | SHARE | START | STATISTICS | STOP | TIME | USE | USER | VIEW ]

Thanks,

Dave

[GNEP]

net start?

[Helevitia]

btw, I should mention that I am using Active Directory

[GNEP]

better leave it to the experts then

[Helevitia]

Originally posted by GNEP
better leave it to the experts then

In this case, I am the expert!

Anyway, i think I just need to run the network wizard and tell this system I am logging on to the domain. Since the user is already added, once I logon, it will all just work(atleast that is what I am hoping).

Dave

[GNEP]

Good luck...

[Gurm]

If nothing is broken, yes. You just run the wizard, say "I'm part of this domain now", it'll ask you for a domain admin user/pass, do some monkey magic, and POOF! you're on.

Note the first 4 words of that paragraph.

- Gurm

[Helevitia]

Originally posted by Gurm
If nothing is broken, yes. You just run the wizard, say "I'm part of this domain now", it'll ask you for a domain admin user/pass, do some monkey magic, and POOF! you're on.

Note the first 4 words of that paragraph.

- Gurm

Thanks I'm pretty sure nothing is broken because the other 3 computers have been working for motnhs now without any problems. I guess I'll find out soon enough

Dave

[Kurt]

Even if nothing is broken it doesn't always work first try...

The thing is moody at times...

[Byock]

Yes, just join it to the domain using the Computer name change, and it will ask for a username/password with auth to add it, and you will be fine.