Add instructions for joining Windows 7 VM to Active Directory domain

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Z. Cliffe Schreuders
2026-02-13 11:10:31 +00:00
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# Joining your Windows 7 VM to your new domain
==VM: On your Windows 7 VM==
==action: Open IPv4 Settings, as previously shown.==
==action: Set the DC's IP as the DNS.==
==action: Open system properties to join the domain and change the hostname.==
==action: Click the 'Domain' radio button and type the FQDN for your domain.==
==action: Set a memorable and unique hostname and press "OK"==
==action: Authenticate as administrator to join the domain.== Username: `administrator`, password: ==edit: your administrator password==.
> Note: After a restart, AD accounts can now be logged into.
# The end of the beginning {#the-end-of-the-beginning}
Note at this point you have completed some of the assignment specifications, but you need to further complete the configuration of these systems to meet the requirements and give a reasonable user experience. For example, make sure user home directories are created when users login for the first time, and ensuring that users can login via the graphical login screen.