How do I join the desktop client to the Domain in windows 10?

Question

1. Rename windows 10 to DESKTOP1-XX use your initials in place of xx
2. Join a workstation to the domain

a. Join DESKTOP1-XX to the u0123456.corp

b. on DC1 move DESKTOP1-XX object in Active directory into the SLC OU

c. after computer is joined to domain, login as the user bgates on windows 10 and create a new password

Answer 1

To rename your Windows 10 computer and join it to a domain, follow these steps:

1. Note: These steps assume that you have the appropriate administrative privileges on both your local machine and the domain. If you do not, you'll need to contact your system administrator for assistance.
2. Rename Your Windows 10 PC:
3. right-click on the Start button and click 'System'.
4. Under 'Device specifications', click 'Rename this PC'.
5. Type 'DESKTOP1-XX', replacing 'XX' with your initials, then click 'Next'.
6. You'll be prompted to restart your PC to apply the changes.
7. Joining Your Computer to a Domain:
8. After your computer restarts, right-click the Start button and click 'System' again.
9. Scroll down and click 'About', then click 'Join a domain'.
10. Enter 'u0123456.corp' into the text box and follow the prompts.
11. Note: You will need the domain administrator credentials to join the domain.
12. Move the Computer Account in Active Directory:
13. On your Domain Controller (DC1), open 'Active Directory Users and Computers'.
14. Under the domain 'u0123456.corp', find the 'Computers' container and locate 'DESKTOP1-XX'.
15. Right-click 'DESKTOP1-XX' and select 'Move...'.
16. In the dialog box that opens, navigate to and select the SLC Organizational Unit (OU), then click 'OK' to move the computer account.
17. Login as User on the Domain:
18. After joining the domain, restart your computer.
19. At the login screen, you'll need to switch to another user and enter the domain user credentials.
20. Enter 'u0123456.corp\bgates' as the username and the appropriate password.
21. If you're prompted to change your password, follow the prompts to create a new password.