How to Join a Local PC to an On-Premises Domain on IONOS Cloud

In this comprehensive tutorial, I will guide you through the entire process of joining a local PC (running Windows) to an on-premises domain hosted on the IONOS cloud platform. This is a must-watch for IT professionals and businesses looking to seamlessly integrate local devices with their cloud-hosted Active Directory environment.

Whether you're setting up a new domain or connecting existing devices, this video covers everything you need to know for a smooth and successful connection.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:

🔹 Setting Up a Domain Controller on IONOS Cloud
I’ll show you how to set up a server on IONOS and configure it as a Domain Controller using Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and DNS. This step is crucial for managing your domain in the cloud.

🔹 Preparing Your Local PC for Domain Joining
Learn how to configure the necessary network settings on your local PC, including DNS and static IP configurations, to ensure seamless communication with the IONOS cloud server.

🔹 Configuring DNS and Network Settings on IONOS Cloud
We'll go over the DNS setup on your IONOS cloud server to ensure that your local PC can connect to the domain controller.

🔹 Joining the Local PC to the Domain
I’ll walk you through the process of joining your Windows PC to the domain, using both the graphical interface and command-line methods.

🔹 Verifying Domain Join Success
Once your local PC is joined, we will verify the connection by checking domain user logins and network settings, as well as troubleshoot common issues.

🔹 Best Practices for Domain Management
After the domain join, I’ll share some best practices for managing domain-joined machines on IONOS, including configuring group policies, user permissions, and remote administration.

Who Is This Video For?

✅ IT professionals managing cloud-based Active Directory environments.
✅ Businesses utilizing IONOS Cloud for hybrid infrastructure.
✅ System administrators working with Windows PC domain join processes.
✅ Tech enthusiasts interested in cloud services and domain management.

Resources Mentioned:

IONOS Cloud: Setting up and managing IONOS cloud servers.
Active Directory Setup: How to configure Active Directory and DNS for domain management.
Windows Domain Joining: A detailed guide to adding your Windows PC to an IONOS-hosted domain.
Questions or Issues?
If you have any questions or run into problems, leave a comment below, and I'll help you out! Feel free to ask for further clarification or solutions to any issues you face during the domain join process.

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