Can WHS join a domain?

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BinaryLimited

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#136508 29-Nov-2013 17:35

Has anyone had any success with joining WHS to a domain? Once joined, do all the functions work?
I see there are some tutorials out there but cant seem to do it.

Problem i am having :
"change" button is greyed out system properties.

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#943027 29-Nov-2013 18:05

The only guide I found relate to WHSv1. Everything I've found for 2011 says you can't.

If anyone can't answer, Drashna on WeGotServed will probably know.

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BinaryLimited

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#943088 29-Nov-2013 18:57

andrewNZ: The only guide I found relate to WHSv1. Everything I've found for 2011 says you can't.

If anyone can't answer, Drashna on WeGotServed will probably know.

dam, would make life alot easier.

What antivirus do you use for for WHS 2011?

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#943111 29-Nov-2013 19:31

...none.

I'm very careful what I download direct to the server, and otherwise everything goes to it via a client (typically only my laptop). All clients are running Avast free.

What do you want it on the domain for?

TwoSeven

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#943286 30-Nov-2013 08:23

It is possible to join a WHS 11 to a domain (from memory) but one needs to basically have a very good knowledge of windows server configuration and to be honest, I don't think it is worth it as it isn't designed for that.

Windows Server 2012 Essentials would be the option that allows the machine to be set up as a domain and also it can be upgraded to standard edition.

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#958466 28-Dec-2013 22:40

You can. But it will most likely break the server. I recall reading something on wegotserved that it is possible with some hacks. If I find the link I will post it later.