Vista and domain logon

[Guest]

I work at a school and we are using a network with a server running Server
2003, so far it has been easy to attach w2k and XP pro machines to the
network; however we are looking for new computers and no one can tell me
which version(s) of Vista I need to have on the workstations so that they can
logon to a domain. I would really appreciate it if anyone could help me.

Thanks
MrWatty

 

[AJR]

All versions (Home Premium, Both Business and Ulimate) except the Home Basic
version permit joining a domain. A Business or Ultimate version may be
desirable since the Home Premium does not provide "Complete PC Backup", only
file/data backup.

 

[Malke]

I work at a school and we are using a network with a server running Server
2003, so far it has been easy to attach w2k and XP pro machines to the
network; however we are looking for new computers and no one can tell me
which version(s) of Vista I need to have on the workstations so that they can
logon to a domain. I would really appreciate it if anyone could help me.

Thanks
MrWatty

Business or Ultimate or Enterprise. I believe that Enterprise is only
sold in a volume license.


Malke

 

[Richard G. Harper]

Only the Business and Ultimate copies can join a domain if you're buying
retail versions of Vista. Enterprise can also but this version is only
available through a volume license agreement.

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[JRB Associates]

Richard Harper is correct. I have connected Business, Ultimate and
Enterprise to Windows 2003 r2 SP2 Domains without any difficuly. Both Home
SKUs, Basic and Premium are not designed to be Domain connected. Which SKU
you choose depends on what features you want/need. For most purposes the
Business SKU will be just fine. If the computer is a laptop and BitLocker
drive encryption is vital, then Ultimate or Enterprise are the choices.
Ultimate has every feature of every version of Vista, which is why it is
'Ultimate" but it may be more than you need. Enterprise is only available to
Software Assurance customers; which you may or may not be.

John Baker