Default computer container

me_at_gabeknuth.com
Date: 02/10/05 

Date: 10 Feb 2005 06:32:15 -0800

Hello,

Is there a way to set the default container that computers are added to
when they join the domain?

We are just beginning to add our workstations to a Windows 2003 AD.
Previously, this has been a Novell-only shop, so all the workstations
are part of workgroups.

I have a seperate container set up so that I can apply policies based
on the kind of workstations (PC, Laptop, etc...). Since 95% of the
machines are PC's, I'd like to have the domain\Workstations\PCs
container be the default.

Thanks,
Gabe

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