Windows server 2012 Practice Test

The utility used to perform an offline domain join is Djoin. This tool is specifically designed for scenarios where computers need to be joined to an Active Directory domain without direct connectivity to the domain controller. It allows an administrator to pre-configure a computer to be part of a domain before the computer is ever connected to it.

The way Djoin works is by generating a specially formatted file that contains the necessary information for the computer to join the domain. The administrator runs Djoin with the appropriate parameters on a machine that is not connected to the network. This creates a domain join blob, which can then be transferred to the target computer. When the target computer is ready (typically on the first boot), it runs Djoin again to apply the settings from the blob, completing the domain join process.

This utility is particularly useful in environments where workstations or servers may be deployed in remote locations and need to be joined to the domain without network access for initial configuration. This process reduces the need for administrative overhead and improves efficiency in managing multiple machines.

Other options, while noteworthy in their own right for different bootstrapping tasks or domain management duties, do not specialize in performing offline domain joins like Djoin does. Netdom is used for managing domain relationships and trusts