AD Users and Comps - different domain

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Is it possible for me to manage AD Users and Comps from my PC if my PC is not
in the domain that I am trying to manage. I have an admin acct in the domain
that I would like to manage, but I don't want to actually join that domain.
Thanks.
 
Yes, you just have to connect to a domain when the snap-in loads. When it
does load, it won't connect to anything. You can then connect.

Off the top of my head, I can't remember if it will prompt for
authentication. If it doesn't, create a named pipe like so:

net use \\dcname\ipc$ /user:domain-name\userName *

Once you've created a session with the DC you should be able to then manage
the domain from *that* DC. A serverless bind (default) isn't good enough;
you'll need to stipulate the DC.

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Is it possible for me to manage AD Users and Comps from my PC if my PC is
not
in the domain that I am trying to manage. I have an admin acct in the
domain
that I would like to manage, but I don't want to actually join that domain.
Thanks.
 
You will need to load the XP administration pack to have a local copy of the
ADU&C. From there you should be able to authenticate using
DomainName\UserName. Otherwise, just use RDP.
 
Hi,
Is it possible for me to manage AD Users and Comps from my PC if my PC
is not in the domain that I am trying to manage. I have an admin acct
in the domain that I would like to manage, but I don’t want to
actually join that domain.
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The easiest way I found was to create a logon and password to my
computer that is identical to a Domain Administrator logon and
password. If you are using XP there are other ways to send
credentials, but I just prefer the easy way.

Cheers,

Lara
 
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