(Unattended Installation)
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
The [Identification] section contains entries for specifying the network identification of a computer. If these entries are not present, Setup adds the computer to the default workgroup. If there is not enough information for this entry, Setup prompts the user to provide this information.
This section can be used only with the [Networking] section.
Answer File Entries for the [Identification] Section
Entry | Description |
---|---|
DomainAdmin |
Specifies the name of the user account in the domain that has permission to create a computer account in that domain |
DomainAdminPassword |
Specifies the password of the user account defined by the DomainAdmin entry. |
JoinDomain |
Specifies the name of the domain in which the computer participates. |
JoinWorkgroup |
Specifies the name of the workgroup in which the computer participates. |
MachineObjectOU |
Specifies the full Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) path name of the organizational unit (OU) in which the computer belongs. |
Specifies the name of the user account in the domain that has permission to create a computer account in that domain.
DomainAdmin = account_name
Value | Description |
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account_name |
Account name. |
[Networking]
[Identification]
DomainAdmin = JayH
This entry is required if you set a value for JoinDomain, even though the computer account might already exist on the domain.
Specifies the password of the user account defined by the DomainAdmin entry.
DomainAdminPassword = password_of_user_account
Value | Description |
---|---|
password_of_user_account |
Password for user account. |
[Networking]
[Identification]
DomainAdminPassword = "abcdef123"
The password is deleted from the $winnt$.inf file, which is a copy of the original answer file left on the computer after Setup completes. However, using the JoinDomain, DomainAdmin, and DomainAdminPassword entries to join the computer to the domain is still a potential security issue because the password is in plain text. If anyone has access to the original answer file, they can use that password to access your network.
Note
- If you create a password that starts with an asterisk (*), Windows sets the password to Null. A null password could be a security risk and is not recommended.
Specifies the name of the domain in which the computer participates.
JoinDomain = domain_name
Value | Description |
---|---|
domain_name |
Domain name. |
[Networking]
[Identification]
JoinDomain = "abcdef123"
You can specify either this entry or the JoinWorkgroup entry, but you cannot specify both.
Use an account with limited credentials that can only create computer accounts and join them to the domain.
Specifies the name of the workgroup in which the computer participates.
JoinWorkgroup = workgroup_name
Value | Description |
---|---|
workgroup_name |
Workgroup name. |
[Networking]
[Identification]
JoinWorkgroup = MYUSERGROUP
You can specify either this entry or the JoinDomain entry, but you cannot specify both.
Specifies the full Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) path name of the organizational unit (OU) in which the computer belongs.
MachineObjectOU = workgroup_name
Value | Description |
---|---|
DNS_name |
DNS name. |
LDAP_path |
LDAP path. |
[Networking]
[Identification]
MachineObjectOU = "OU = myou,OU = myparentou,DC = mydom,DC = mycompany,DC = com"
None.