Adding a Computer to the Domain

The computer must be a member of the domain for the domain controller to monitor and control the client computer. The client becomes a member of the domain when you attach the computer to the domain. When you add the computer to the domain, Windows Server 2003 creates a computer account under Domain Computers in Active Directory Users and Computers. You can attach multiple client computers, such as, computers running Window 2000 and Windows XP to the domain.

To add a Windows 2000 computer to the domain:

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.

2. Double-click System. The System Properties dialog box appears.

3. Click the Network Identification tab. The Network Identification tab appears.

4. Click Properties. The Identification Changes dialog box appears.

5. Select the Domain option.

6. Enter the name of the domain in the Domain text box.

7. Click OK. The Domain User name and Password dialog box appears.

8. Enter the user name in the Name text box.

9. Enter the password in the Password text box.

10. Click OK. Windows attaches the computer to the domain and displays a message box.

To attach a Windows XP computer to the domain:

1. Open the System Properties dialog box. The System Properties dialog box appears.

2. Click the Computer Name tab. The Computer Name tab appears.

3. Click Change. The Computer Name Changes dialog box appears.

4. Select the Domain option.

5. Enter the domain name in the Domain text box.

6. Click OK. Windows XP prompts for the user name and password.

7. Enter the user name and password.

8. Click OK. Windows XP attaches the computer to the domain and displays a message box.