October 2009
Intermediate to advanced
1760 pages
93h 25m
English
Most organizations with more than a few client computers running Windows should use an AD DS domain to simplify managing the computers. Typically, joining clients to a domain is one of the first steps in configuring a computer. The process you should use is slightly different if you have 802.1X authentication enabled.
For networks without 802.1X authentication, follow these steps to join a domain:
Click Start. Right-click Computer and then click Properties.
Under Computer Name, Domain, And Workgroup Settings, click Change Settings.
From the System Properties dialog box, click Network ID.
The Join A Domain Or Workgroup Wizard appears. Select This Computer ...