how to add mac to active directory domain

How to Add Mac to an Active Directory Domain

As I revisited Intune's capabilities, I realized that adding Mac devices to our company's active directory domain was a crucial step in streamlining device management. After some trial and error, I discovered a simple yet effective way to achieve this goal.

To begin, you'll need to configure the 'Connectivity' tab on your Mac device for administrative rights. This may seem like a straightforward process, but it's essential to ensure that your Mac device can communicate with the domain controller successfully. Once this is set up, you can move on to creating a payload profile using Intune.

The payload profile is a crucial component in binding your Mac devices to the Active Directory domain. You'll need to specify an Organizational Unit (OU) where computer objects will be stored and a service account in AD that has the necessary rights to create, rename, or manage these computer objects within the specified OU.

Configuring management profiles using Intune is surprisingly easy and intuitive. Simply install Intune on your management device, configure the necessary settings, and you're ready to enroll your devices.

In my experience, Intune proved to be a reliable solution for managing Mac devices in our company's Active Directory domain. However, if you're looking for a cost-free alternative, you may want to consider macServer, which provides all the necessary features at an affordable price of just $19.99.

For those who have already connected Intune to Jamf, this post may not offer new insights. Nevertheless, I hope that my experience will serve as a valuable resource for others seeking to bind Mac devices to their local Active Directory domain using payload profiles uploaded to Intune.

With the right configuration and settings in place, you can successfully integrate your Mac devices into your company's active directory domain, ensuring seamless management and security across all your devices.

How to add mac to active directory domain