Adding PC to Domain. What really happens

[Guest]

All,

I am having a problem with a company application. Seems that it will work if
I add it to a test domain, but not under a workgroup environment. It's a
client / server type app. Oddely enough, when I remove the workstations from
the domain , the application stays functional (NO GPO's are being applied!!)

My question is ? Does anyone know what happens / changes to the system when
its added to a domain. Im looking for a technical artical (MS or KB) that
describes any changes made to the system when joining the domain. I.E
Registry, files, permissions, local GPO's . . ect.

TIA

Drum on .. .. . . .

 

[Richard G. Harper]

The correct answer is, "Who can tell?"

There is at least one GPO being applied to the computer - the default domain
policy, unless you've deleted it or removed it from the domain container.
Additionally, your domain user may have rights that your workgroup user
doesn't, or vice-versa.

Try using the RSOP.MSC (Resulting Set of Policies) tool to compare
permissions and settings when on the domain and off the domain and you'll
likely find your problem quite quickly.

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