How to join computer to domain through powershell
Domain joining refers to the process of connecting a computer or device to a specific domain in a Windows network environment. In a domain-based network, a domain controller manages user accounts, security policies, and network resources. By joining a domain, a computer becomes a member of that domain and gains access to shared resources and centralized authentication services provided by the domain controller.
A domain can be joined or left in two different ways. You can add and remove computers using the netdom or powershell commands.
The online way
Join a domain. If the machine you wish to connect has you logged in
C:\> netdom join ECXCHDFS01 /domain:Windowstechno.local /UserD:Make-ds-a /PasswordD:****
Join a workgroup and leave the domain. Even if you don’t have the authority to remove the computer object from the domain, the /force option disconnects the machine from the domain. There is still the domain computer object.
c:\> netdom remove %computername% /domain:your.OldADDomain.net /force
The Powershell way
Join computer to domain through powershell
- Login to sever via local admin and run the below commands.
PS C:\> Add-computer Asia-pac.WindowsTechno.local -Credential Vipan.Kumar-DS-A
- Hit Enter
- To join the system with the domain, enter the credentials for the domain admin account.
- To make domain join and policies effective, restart the server.
- To check whether domain joining was successful or not, log in using a domain account.
- We are able to login to server via domain account.
- Just run the sconfig command to get the below details.
Remove from Domain and join a workgroup.
PS C:\> Remove-computer -ECXCHDFS02 yourWorkgroup
Additionally, we have a video below that demonstrates the same. Do not forget to check this.
So, that’s all in this blog. I will meet you soon with next stuff. Have a nice day!!!
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