How to Connect to AD DS Domains
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) stores directory data and manages communication between users and domains, including user logon processes, authentication, and directory searches. An Active Directory domain controller is a server that is running AD DS.
Most organizations with more than a few client computers running Windows should use an AD DS domain to simplify managing the computers. Typically, joining clients to a domain is one of the first steps in configuring a computer. The process you should use is slightly different if you have 802.1X authentication enabled.
In Windows Server 2008 and later, the directory service is called Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). In earlier versions of Windows Server, the directory service is called Active Directory.
Following more sections:
How to Connect to a Domain When 802.1X Authentication Is Not Enabled
How to Connect to a Domain When 802.1X Authentication Is Enabled
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- How to Connect to AD DS Domains
- How to Connect to a Domain When 802.1X Authentication Is Not Enabled
- How to Connect to a Domain When 802.1X Authentication Is Enabled