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by michaelh

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I have a stand alone server that has been functioning as a web server. I want to DCpromo it to join a domain, however if I do this will any of my settings, i.e. IIS configurations, folders, etc. be restored to default or will I be able to work as if the upgrade wasn't done?

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by timwalsh

DCPROMO is not used to join a server to a domain. DCPROMO installs Active Directory, creates an Active Directory domain and turns the server into a domain controller.

If all you REALLY want to do is join an existing domain, go to Control Panel| System applet | Computer Name tab. Click the Change button and change Member of... from Workgroup to Domain. Type in your domain name and provide credentials with domain administrative privileges when asked.

Your IIS configuration will not change. However, you will need to update the DNS entry for the server to take into account that it is now a member of a domain.

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