Any way for a MAC OS X machine to be added to a windows domain?

**jwshoe** · May 22nd, 2006, 12:05 PM

I am one of several administrators of a network with 500+ PC's. 98% of the computers on our network are Windows XP/2000 machines and now we are looking at adding Mac OS X machines to the list. We are using a Windows 2003 based domain controller and active directory. I am currently working with a Powermac G4 dual 1ghz machine trying to add it to our domain so there is access to share drives and corprate email. I'm very familiar with OS X on the home side but the business side I struggle. Any help would be appreciated.

**MisterMe** · May 22nd, 2006, 12:31 PM

You may use the MacOS X Directory Access utility. Also, read the MacOS X Help file.

**UpQuark77** · May 22nd, 2006, 02:52 PM

Take a look at this site:

www.macwindows.com there is lots of information about how to authenticate with AD.

However, depending on the email system - you might not have to authenticate to get email.

**jwshoe** · May 22nd, 2006, 03:10 PM

When I try to set up Directory Access I cannot configure it, the configure button is grayed out even if the menu is not locked. Any ideas?

Oh, the email system is Microsoft Exchange 2003

**ra3ndy** · May 22nd, 2006, 03:16 PM

After you unlocked the menu, you selected SMB/CIFS, and the configure button was still grayed out? Is the checkmark next to SMB/CIFS selected?

**jwshoe** · May 22nd, 2006, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by ra3ndy

After you unlocked the menu, you selected SMB/CIFS, and the configure button was still grayed out? Is the checkmark next to SMB/CIFS selected?

I had to deselect the SMB and reselect it and it allowed me to configure it. When I click configure the only thing that pops up is a window where you can add the Workgroup and WINS server, I add the info and click ok and I'm back to the last screen