Joining Windows Node to Domain

Note: Skip this step if you need to register a node without joining it to a domain.

Perform the following steps to make the computer a member of domain created during the deployment of Active Directory:

1. On that computer, open the System Properties dialog using one of the following methods:

   Windows Server 2012

   1. Open the Start menu.
   2. Right-click the Computer icon.
   3. Click Properties.
   4. In the System window, click Change settings.
2. On the Computer Name tab, click Change.
3. Under Member of, click Domain, and enter the name of your domain into the nearby field. Click OK.
4. The system asks you to provide a name and a password before joining the computer to the domain. Specify the user name and password of Domain Administrator and click OK.
5. The system asks you to restart your computer to apply your changes. Click OK. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the computer.