Joining Linux and Windows Machines to Active Directory using Ansible

This Ansible project automates the process of joining Ubuntu and Windows 11 machines to an Active Directory (AD) domain. While Windows supports domain joining natively, Linux requires multiple steps. This playbook simplifies and streamlines the process.

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🛠 Test Environment Setup

• Configuration files:

  • .ssh/config
  • inventory.ini
  • ansible.cfg (Ensures ansible_default_ipv4.address works properly by preventing fact-gathering timeouts.)

• Windows Preparation:

  • Configured WinRM for Ansible control over Windows.

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📝 Playbook & Implementation

• playbook.yaml (Defines tasks for joining machines to AD.)
• Customized the playbook for automation efficiency.

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🚀 Running the Playbook & Verification

• Successfully added:
  • Windows11_NewDeploy → sherwin.local domain
  • TestServer and WebServer → sherwin.local domain
• Verified domain connection and machine status.

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This project ensures a seamless, automated approach to domain joining across both Linux and Windows environments using Ansible. 🚀