The first computer I will add to the domain is going to be the Windows 11 Sales client. To get started, boot up the machine and open settings from the start menu:
In the settings menu, select Windows Update. Make sure the machine is up to date before continuing:
Next, select System in the settings menu:
Select About from the bottom of the menu:
Click on Rename this PC:
Give the computer a useful name. I chose Sales. Next, under the Device Specifications header, select ‘Domain or workgroup’:
On the next menu, click Change:
Change the ‘member of’ option from workgroup to Domain and enter the Domain Name:
Click OK. You will be asked for your credentials. These will be the same credentials you setup for the Domain Controller:
Once done, it will need to be restarted:
Click OK and restart the computer. Once restarted you will be presented with a login screen. Choose ‘Other user’ and use your DC Administrator account to login. Remember to append your domain name to your username. For me it will be administrator@officenet.local:
Once signed in, you can confirm that the machine has been added to the domain by opening Settings > About again and looking under the Device Specifications heading again. My device name has changed from Sales to Sales.officenet.local:
The Windows machine has been successfully added to the domain!
