Active Directory Computer Objects Tabs

The general tab

• Some properties are assigned to a computer automatically once it’s joined to a domain, such as DNS name, Computer name, and Role etc. Even the administrator himself cannot change these properties.

• In the description box you can add a brief description of the computer.

The location tab

You can save the physical location of the computer in this tab.

The memberOf tab

• The member of list displays a list of groups in the local domain to which the computer belongs and also the universal groups to which it belongs.

• The add and remove buttons can be used to add or remove groups from this list respectively.

• The default primary group of any computer is domain computers; it can be changed when necessary.

The operating system tab

• The Operating System tab shows name, version, and Service pack of the operating system in use

• The properties on this tab cannot be modified

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