07 - Windows Server 2012 Join Domain Client to Domain Controller (Video in Khmer)

Hello my friend! Today I show you step-by-step how to Join Client Computer to Domain Controller on Windows Server 2012 R2 inside VMware! Very important step before users can login with domain accounts. Easy to follow with video tutorial in Khmer! Let's get started!

💡 Tip: In video tutorial, I use Windows 7 client computer to join domain mydomain.local.

Step 1: Configure Client Computer Network Settings

Before joining domain, client computer must use Static IP Address and point DNS Server to Domain Controller!

1. On client PC (Windows 7), open Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change adapter settings.
3. Right-click your network adapter > Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties.
5. Set Static IP (example: 192.168.1.20)
6. Set Preferred DNS server to your Domain Controller IP (example: 192.168.1.10)
7. Click OK and Close.

💡 Tip: If DNS is not set correctly, client computer cannot find domain controller and joining domain will fail!

Step 2: Join Client to Domain

1. Open System Properties on client computer:
   • Right-click Computer > Properties
   • OR press Windows key + Pause/Break key
2. Click Change settings link on the right.
3. Click Change... button in Computer Name tab.
4. Select Domain option, type domain name (example: mydomain.local), and click OK.
5. Enter Domain Administrator credentials when prompt:
   • Username: Administrator
   • Password: (your domain admin password)
6. Click OK.
7. You should see welcome to domain message! Click OK.
8. Restart the client computer when prompt.

💡 Tip: After reboot, you can login to Windows using domain account like mydomain\sok.sao or sok.sao@mydomain.local!

Watch Video Tutorial (Khmer)

Watch full step-by-step video tutorial below to see complete process in Khmer:

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Hope this tutorial help you join client computer to domain controller on Windows Server 2012 R2 easily! Practice setup your Active Directory domain today. Happy learning my friends! Sharing is caring!