How do I join a Sysprep domain?

How do I join a Sysprep domain?

The easiest way would be like suggested.

  1. Run Sysprep (with WAIK unattend):
  2. Reboot.
  3. Mini Setup or gets answers from unattend.
  4. Ask for PC name.
  5. Setup auto adds to domain.
  6. When done unattend file deletes.

Can I run Sysprep after joining a domain?

The Sysprep tool runs only if the PC is a member of a workgroup, not a domain. If the PC is joined to a domain, Sysprep removes the PC from the domain.

Should I join domain before Sysprep?

Answers. There is no documentation why you should not sysprep a domain joined PC simply because it’s a supported scenario. Sysprep will remove all identifiers from the machine anyway. Techncially there is nothing that prevents you from sysprepping a machine domain joined (it’s a myth).

Should I remove from domain before Sysprep?

If your computer is joined to a domain, Sysprep will remove the computer from the domain. With that said, it would be best if you removed the machine from the domain prior to running Sysprep.

How do I auto join a domain?

Run a Domain Join Script on the Agent

  1. Privileges and Permissions.
  2. Create Local Accounts.
  3. Join AD with the Command Line.
  4. Join AD without Changing /etc/hosts.
  5. Automatically Join an Agent to a Domain.
  6. Files Modified When You Join a Domain.

Does Sid change when joining domain?

The SID after rejoining the domain. Rejoining it to the same domain does not change the SID of the computer. In general, the computer SID does not matter anymore with some exceptions (domain controllers, WSUS, and a few others).

Can you join domain in audit mode?

Yes you can. You can join the reference machine to the domain, and assing the accounts of your service.

How do I automatically join a domain in Windows 10?

On the Windows 10 PC, go to Settings > System > About, then click Join a domain.

  1. Enter the Domain name and click Next.
  2. Enter account information that is used to authenticate on the Domain and then click OK.
  3. Wait while your computer is authenticated on the Domain.
  4. Click Next when you see this screen.

How do I use unattend XML?

When creating an Unattend file for your deployment, you can configure different or additional settings than what is described below.

  1. Step 1: Create a catalog file. Start Windows System Image Manager.
  2. Step 2: Create an answer file.
  3. Step 3: Add new answer file settings.
  4. Step 4: Save the answer file.
  5. Step 5: Create a script.

How do I run a Sysprep generalize command?

Run Sysprep. If the System Preparation Tool window is still open, click Generalize, click Shutdown, and then click OK to generalize the image and shut down the PC. Run Sysprep from Command Prompt. Run %WINDIR%\system32\sysprep\sysprep.exe to open the System Preparation Window.

How do I check my WDAC policy?

Test a WDAC policy Copy the CIP file to C:\Windows\System32\CodeIntegrity\CIPolicies\Active and reboot the machine. The WDAC policy was created in audit mode, meaning that no applications will be blocked. However, the event log will show if an application would have been blocked if the policy were being enforced.

Why can you only Sysprep 3 times?

The three (3) times rearm (sysprep) limitation is applied because when you run sysprep, you reset the period (limit) of 30 days to activate your Windows copy. If you able to run Sysprep with no limits, you should run Windows forever without any activation.

Should I activate Windows before Sysprep?

You should never activate Windows on reference machine used to build Windows image to be captured for deployment. Never. In any case, you must use generalize switch with Sysprep if you want to make image hardware independent and / or use CopyProfile = True setting to copy your customizations to default user profile.

How do I automatically join a domain?

How do I rejoin a computer to a domain?

To join a computer to a domain Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, click Change settings. On the Computer Name tab, click Change. Under Member of, click Domain, type the name of the domain that you wish this computer to join, and then click OK. Click OK, and then restart the computer.

How do I apply unattend answer file?

How do I edit Sysprep unattend xml?

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  1. Mount the sysprep’d image as a VHD on a VM or if it’s captured as a WIM them mount the WIM to a newly created empty directory.
  2. Navigate to C:\Windows\Panther and update the XML file in-place.