Joining Domain in Server 2003 server

Configure the computer's suffix

1. Right click My Computer and choose Properties.
2. Click the Computer Name tab, then Change.

3. Set the computer's NetBIOS name.

4. Click More.

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 5. In the Primary DNS suffix of this computer box enter the selected domain name.
Although the domain name can be changed after the computer has been promoted
to Domain Controller.

6. Click Ok.
7. You'll get a warning window.
8. Click Ok.

9. Check your settings.

10. Click Ok.
11. You'll get a warning window.
12. Click Ok to restart.

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