The use of this optional parameter can lead to data loss in some situations. In the image that follows, I first use the Get-WmiObject cmdlet to rename the computer. The image shows the return value is 0, which means that the command completed successfully. Next, I use the Add-Computer cmdlet to join the computer to the iammred domain by using the administrator credentials.
The command completed successfully, but a warning message states that a reboot is required for the change to actually take place. The last command shown in the image uses the Restart-Computer cmdlet to restart the computer. I added the WhatIf parameter to illustrate what happens when using the WhatIf parameter and to permit myself time to make the screenshot.
After I remove the WhatIf switch, and rerun the Restart-Computer cmdlet, a message box appears that states the computer will shut down in a minute or less. After the quick reboot, I am able to switch from using a local account to a domain account, because the computer has now joined the domain. The commands are short, sweet, easy to remember, and easy to use.
None of these commands require a script, in fact, they could easily be run as imported history commands. For more information about working with the Windows PowerShell history cmdlets, see this collection of Hey, Scripting Guy!
AD, that is all there is to using Windows PowerShell to rename a computer and to join it to the domain. Join me tomorrow for more cool Windows PowerShell stuff. I invite you to follow me on Twitter and Facebook. If you have any questions, send email to me at scripter microsoft.
See you tomorrow. Until then, peace. Comments are closed. Scripting Forums. PowerShell Forums. PowerShell on TechCommunity. Skip to main content. February 29th, I need to figure out a way to manage computer Doctor Scripto March 1, We have a problem with the computers in our computer Doctor Scripto March 2, NET Core. Recordset ADOR. Paste your code snippet. On a side note, in this scenario the second part of the djoin was handled by unattend. Alternatively you could still use the approach shown in my previous ODJ blogpost.
I spent sometimes looking for a solution that could expedite the ODJ step while using the entitled AD account. I tested different approaches but ultimately ended up using a combination of PowerShell and c.
Overall this approach saved a lot of time and run in seconds compared djoin. This will create an object in active directory and output the blob needed to join the machine offline. The code is available on GitHub. This article demonstrates how to use Terraform to upload a local PowerShell module to an Azure Storage Account and importing it to an Automation Account usin It is a great pleasure and honor to receive the Microsoft MVP award for another year.
Microsoft recently released a new version of PowerShell, this post is a quick run-through the new features and new cmdlets that I presented at the last Frenc Not fast enough… More recently, I was facing another djoin problematic scenario. Perform the first phase of Offline Domain Join using djoin.
