Windows Administration Resource Kit: Productivity Solutions for IT Professionals

6-2: Control the Addition of Unmanaged Computers to the Domain

Solution overview

Type of solution	Guidance and scripts
Features and tools	Redircmp.exe, Computers_SetQuotas.vbs, Group Policy, Active Directory permissions
Solution summary	Manage, reduce, and eliminate the addition of computers to your domain using legacy practices that result in computers in inappropriate containers and OUs.
Benefits	Increased compliance of computer objects with security and configuration policies.

Introduction

6-1: Implement Best Practices for Managing Computers in Active Directory described how to create OUs and delegate permissions so that new computers can be created and joined to the domain. Unfortunately, you must also discourage or prevent administrators from using ...