Joining a Windows Domain Network
If your computer is to be part of a domain network run by a version of Windows Server, it has to be “joined” to the domain so that Windows will delegate its security functions to the network. Your network administrator should take care of this for you. If you have to do it yourself, you will need four pieces of information:
• The name to be given to your computer.
• The domain name for your network.
• Your domain logon name and password.
• Any specific configuration information for the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). In most cases, it is not necessary to make any changes in the default settings.
Use the following procedure to make your computer a member of your network domain:
1. Log on to Windows with a Computer ...
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