Main data for Active Directory computers
Enter the following data for a computer.
Table 54: Computer main data
Device |
The computer is connected to this device. Specify a new device using the button next to the drop-down.
For more information about device management, see the One Identity Manager Identity Management Base Module Administration Guide. |
Name |
Computer identifier |
Domain |
Domain in which to create the computer. |
Container |
Container in which to create the computer. The distinguished name of the computer is determined by a template when the container is selected. |
Primary group |
Computer's primary group. Then, only groups that are already assigned to the computer can be selected. |
Account manager |
Manager responsible for the computer.
To specify an account manager
- Click next to the field.
- In the Table menu, select the table that maps the account manager.
- In the Account manager menu, select the manager.
- Click OK.
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Computer name (pre Win2000) |
Pre-Windows 2000 computer name. Name of the computer for the previous version of Windows 2000. |
DNS host name |
DNS name of the computer. |
Function |
Function of the computer in the network. The functions Workstation, Server and Domain Controller are available for selection. |
Operating system |
Operating system identifier. |
Operating system version |
Version number of the operating system. |
Service pack operating system |
Service pack identifier. |
Hotfix operating system |
Hotfix identifier. |
Protected from accidental deletion |
Specifies whether to protect the computer against accidental deletion. If the option is set, the permissions for deleting the computer are removed in Active Directory. The computer cannot be deleted or moved. |
Performing computer diagnostics
You can use the following tasks to run a diagnosis if the computer can be found on the network and if you have sufficient access permissions.
To run diagnostics for a computer
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Computers category.
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Select the computer and run the required diagnosis task from the task view.
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Diagnosis - browse: This opens a Windows Explorer window. All shares for the selected computer are shown.
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Diagnosis - Windows diagnosis: This opens the computer's system information (winmsd.exe or msinfo32.exe).
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Windows computer administration: This opens the Microsoft Management console for computer administration for the selected computer. For example, here you can see the result log or the local user administration.
Moving an Active Directory computer
NOTE:
- Computers can only be moved within a domain.
- Computers with the Protected from accidental deletion option set, cannot be deleted.
To move a computer
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Computers category.
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Select the computer in the result list.
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Select the Change main data task.
- Select the Change Active Directory container task.
- Confirm the security prompt with Yes.
- Select the new container from the Containers drop-down on the General tab.
- Save the changes.
Displaying the Active Directory computer overview
Use this task to obtain an overview of the most important information about a computer.
To obtain an overview of a computer
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Computers category.
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Select the computer in the result list.
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Select the Active Directory computer overview task.