How to Join A Computer to a Domain

In this video, the presenter demonstrates how to join a computer to a domain. They start by showing their setup, which includes a Windows Server 2008 machine configured as the domain server (techsolutions.com) and a Windows 7 client machine. The presenter explains the necessary IP configuration for the client, including setting the subnet and DNS server to the domain server's IP address. They emphasize the importance of disabling IPv6 and the firewall on both machines. Next, they check connectivity using command line tools to ensure the domain name resolves correctly. The presenter then navigates to the computer properties to change the settings and join the domain by entering the fully qualified domain name. After restarting the computer, they create a standard user account in Active Directory. Finally, the presenter demonstrates logging into the Windows 7 machine with the newly created user account, highlighting that the user cannot make changes without administrator credentials. The video concludes with a summary of the practical steps taken.