How Do I Join a Linux Active Directory Domain?
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How do I join a Linux system to an Active Directory domain?

Integrating a Linux Machine Into Windows Active Directory Domain

  1. Specify the name of the configured computer in the /etc/hostname file. …
  2. Specify full domain controller name in the /etc/hosts file. …
  3. Set a DNS server on the configured computer. …
  4. Configure time synchronization. …
  5. Install a Kerberos client.

How do I log into a domain in Linux?

Log on with AD Credentials

After the AD Bridge Enterprise agent is installed and the Linux or Unix computer is joined to a domain, you can log on with your Active Directory credentials. Log on from the command line. Use a slash character to escape the slash (DOMAIN\username).

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