Joining a Windows Vista computer to a Windows Server 2008 domain - Windows Vista/Server 2008

[armandop11]

when i try to connect to a domain it says that an avtive directory domain controller for the domain could not be contacted

[14977258]

Can you then change the username and password??

[mullinsJ08]

@14977258 Yes you can, just create another user in the Active Directory.

[MrBOBMAN567]

i dont have the server :(

[louisfelendo]

OMG! this is amazing!!!!! you are just brilliant! its work!!!! its FINALLY WORKS!!!!!

[NN1501]

got this error: (errorcode 0x000005B4 ERROR_TIMEOUT)

i use to pc's. Win server 2008 r2 in one pc and vista business in other. help me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mullinsJ08]

@NN1501 I would try re-installing the Vista PC as that shouldn't happen.

[isaacburgos1]

hi, i need join windows 7 to win server 08,

is possible in virtual machine do it...???

i need help please ....!!!!!!!

[mullinsJ08]

@isaacburgos1 Yes it is possible.

[isaacburgos1]

@mullinsJ08 u cant tell how can i do it please i need for the school please please help me...!!

[mullinsJ08]

@isaacburgos1 Install 2 virtual machines into VMware Workstation, set up the networking on both so that they are both on the same network, vmnet2 for example and then set up a DHCP on the server etc as usual.

[jp96815]

How Did you get Windows Vista Business Please How did you I Want it!.

[mullinsJ08]

@jp96815 Copied the contents of my laptops Windows Vista Home Premium restore DVD to my hard drive, removed PID.txt from the "Sources" directory and then re-created the DVD as a bootable ISO image for VMware. After that PID.txt file is removed it will allow you to install any version of Windows Vista and not just Home Premium in my case.

[Zorack10]

So the computer that is joined to a domain has two different logons? One for local and one for the domain? So joining the domain controller it's under different rules than if one just logged on locally?

[mullinsJ08]

@Zorack10 You are correct about the first part that the computer has 2 logons, domain and local however whether they are under different rules depends on what has been set up in group policy under computer settings. Some administrators even decide to disallow local log on's to a computer once it is on a domain.

[cmgb2009]

You needed to specify that your video was intended for Vista business, enterprise, and ultimate.

[Vansers]

One question. How can i get my server up and running thought a domain local?

[cidsysco]

Anyone: 2 questions. Can I download a VMware Player to Vista Ultimate 64-bit and then install Standard Server 2008R2?

[mullinsJ08]

@cidsysco You can if your CPU supports hardware virtualization.

[cidsysco]

This is for Mr. mullinsJ08 or anyone with expertise:

2 questions: Running Vista Ultimate 64-bit, can I download a VMware Player to this OS and then can I install the Server 2008R2 on that?

Thanks

Jfiles

[Macintosh3745]

That sucks! You have to put in your NAME to logon. If I join my dad's pc to it he will be pissed.

[LasLamas90]

can you add vista to a windows server 2008 R2?

[mullinsJ08]

@LasLamas90 Yes you can.

[brainlife]

great.....thanks

[brandsonicgames]

Is it possible to join a Windows 2000 pro pc to a WIndows Server 2008 domain?

[mullinsJ08]

@brandsonicgames Yes that will work.

[mrTotalGamer]

how do you get your internet working when server 08 has been installed??

[nickolajmadsen]

get network driver

called

network adapter realtek RTL8101 family PCI-E fast ethernet Nic (NDIS 6.0)

it's all from me (:

[nawlins34]

Thank you for this video it really did help. I do have a question for everyone including the video poster, if you can help that would be awesome. My question is, When working with Server, the only OS in the Vista series that will join the domain is Vista Business and Vista Ultimate, right? So this will not be an option on Vista Home editions whatsoever? please let me know, and thanks again!

[mullinsJ08]

Hi, That is correct only Business, Enterprise and Ultimate can be joined to a domain.

[Bruvollized]

@nawlins34 well, you can h@x home edition:) but i would not recommend it:D

[judenihal]

do you have to do the add computer thing before joining the workstation to the domain? i always skip that step and joining the domain still works.

[moeilyke]

hey i have install windows server 2008 on my pc and now how can i turn to my windows 7 back

[jdoen1]

you dont if you upgaed to server 2008 you cant have windows 7 back

[judenihal]

@moeilyke you need to reformat using your windows 7 cd. make sure you back up your important files on another drive or system before reformatting.

[WindowsIP]

FORMAT :)

and new installation

[joker9494]

Is there any way around having to put "Network\" in every time and even better can i have it auto log in to the domain i would like to set this up at home but it all has to be transparent so the family will ascept it and us it

[mullinsJ08]

you dont have to put in NETWORK\ all the time. Only when you need to login with the administrator account. But if you want the PC to autologin then use Tune-up utilities and this has the option to make your computer do that.

[Macintosh3745]

@mullinsJ08 or you can go to run and type in control userpasswords2 and uncheck "require a user to enter there passwords to use computer" press OK and insert the username and pass, click OK and the next time you boot the computer it will log on automatically.

[jadoon663]

Perfect guideline excellent

[luke19099]

on your windows vista business you have 512 mb RAM but great procceser and i have on my windows vista ultimate 1.25 GB but sometimes 2GB of RAM but crap procceser Intel Pentuim 4!!

[mullinsJ08]

This is because I was doing this whole tutorial in virtual machines. My actual laptop has 2GB RAM however I needed to leave 1GB RAM for XP because it was doing the actual recording for this tutorial.

[TheSkullOfYorrick]

Windows 2008 is Windows 2003 + Vista icons but without ftp

[cgpgogo]

"servah", " starthad", lol serious though useful vid cheers

[HongKongKanto]

dont have server aero???

[NathanTheOne]

aero can be installed on server 2008

[mullinsJ08]

its not installed by default but you can install it, would you like me to do a tutorial on it for you?

[HongKongKanto]

y why not make a video

[mullinsJ08]

send £10 to my paypal and i will do it there and then ;)

[mullinsJ08]

i dont accept that as payment sorry.

[rdt1970]

hi im interested in computers please can you explain the process by when you logon to from vista pc to the windows server whats going on how does the pc get connected hope you can help and thanks for good tut :) .

[0121ryanh117]

servers are optimized for performance, instead of appearence.

[LordZoepaad]

Yu saved me! Than you for this tutorial.

[HawleywoodDotCom]

To a Tee! Great vid!

Next show up some Group Policy Management!

That's where the REAL fun is! Specifically @ 6:50 you can set a GPO to have default domain on login - thereby alleviating confusion with not so saavy users.

Again - top notch!

[darylsear]

great video i have sucribed to you

[crookj21]

great video, very informative