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JoeSchmiCC
Copper Contributor
Aug 01, 2024

WAC - Server not addable from AD

Hi,

i installed actual WAC public preview with my domain account (local admin) on a Server 2025 (26257).

 

When i start WAC and i want to add window Server i can´t search Active Directory, because it says:

"We can’t search Active Directory because the Windows Admin Center computer isn’t joined to an Active Directory domain. It’s also possible that your account doesn’t have permission to read from Active Directory.​"



Can you help, because server is domain joined. SPN is also set on AD Computer Account with http/admincenter.domain.internal.

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  • JoeSchmiCC's avatar
    JoeSchmiCC
    Copper Contributor
    Dec 02, 2024

    DNS is fully ok and working i did this testing before already

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    kyazaferr
    Steel Contributor
    Nov 13, 2024

    Although you've stated the server is domain-joined, it’s important to verify that the server is properly connected to the domain:

    • Check the Domain Status:
      • Open System Properties (right-click This PC > Properties) and check the Domain section to ensure it shows the correct domain name.
      • Use the following PowerShell command to confirm the domain join status:
      • Check DNS Configuration

      • WAC relies on DNS to communicate with domain controllers. Ensure the server running WAC can resolve domain names properly:

        • Verify DNS Settings:
          • Check the DNS settings on the server (Network & Internet > Ethernet > Properties > IPv4).
          • Make sure the DNS server is pointing to the correct domain controller’s IP address.
        • Test DNS Resolution:

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