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Guide to Join Domain, Disjoin Domain, and Manage Computers on AD

1. Procedure for Joining a New Computer to the Domain (Without User Data)​

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1.1 Rename the Computer​

  • Go to Settings > System > About > Rename PC > Enter the name.

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  • The naming conventions are as follows:
    • For Skylight: HN-SKY-XXX
    • For PhiLong: DN-PLG-XXX
    • For Pearl: HCM-PEA-XXX

1.2 Join the Computer to the Domain​

  • In the Member of field, enter the organization's domain: gearhq.gearinc.com.
  • The system will ask for a domain account with permission to join the computer to the system. You need to enter the domain administrator's ADJOIN account.

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1.3 Move the Computer to the Appropriate OU on AD After Joining the Domain​

  • After successfully joining the computer to the domain, the computer will appear in the Computers section on AD.

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  • Log in to AD and move the computer to the appropriate Organizational Unit (OU) to apply the organization's policies.

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  • Confirm by clicking OK.

Note: This step is crucial, so administrators must update immediately before distributing the computer to users:

  • Helps organize the pre-defined partition structure.
  • Ensures the application of GPO (Group Policy Object) and Security policies to the correct OUs (each OU may have different GPO policies).
  • Ensures compliance with local admin account policies, making it easier for IT officers to troubleshoot when issues arise. Local Admin accounts are often “gglocaladmin” with a predefined password that is changed regularly.

2. Joining Domain for Computers with Existing User Data Stored in Local Workgroup Accounts​

Note: This section applies only in specific cases (e.g., the entire organization is using a Workgroup environment and needs to transition to a Domain environment). Do not use the Profwize Tool solely for joining the domain.

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For example, the user has a local Workgroup account called sgs. In the software window, choose C:\Users\sgs.

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In this window, select the organization’s Domain. Enter the Profile name that the user logged in with when joining the Domain.

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Click Next until the program begins migrating the data.