Joining the domain
You are now ready to use the adjoin command-line program to join the Linux or UNIX computer to the Active Directory domain you are using for evaluation.
The most basic syntax for the adjoin command is:
adjoin domain -z zone -u username
For more information about adjoin syntax and options, see the man page for the adjoin command.
To join an Active Directory domain from a Linux or UNIX computer
- Log on to the UNIX or Linux computer with root privileges.
- Run the adjoin command, specifying the domain, zone, and the account name for an Active Directory administrator with permission to join the domain.
- Enter the password for the Active Directory account used to join the domain.
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Verify the UNIX or Linux computer is joined to Active Directory by running the adinfo command.
adinfo
The output should look similar to the following:
Local host name: my-eval Joined to domain: test.acme.com Joined as: my-eval.test.acme.com Pre-win2K name: my-eval Current DC: dc-mine.test.acme.com Preferred site: CA Zone: test.acme.com/acme/zones/HQ Last password set: 2020-08-14 11:24:32 PDT CentrifyDC mode: connected Licensed Features: Enabled
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Restart the Linux or UNIX computer.
Restarting the computer is not required, but is recommended to ensure that all services are restarted.